EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 1H 47M
Extended Version: PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! MOVIE REACTION!! Guillermo del Toro
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IN HONOR OF FRANKENSTEIN!! Pan's Labyrinth Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With GDT's Frankenstein Netflix later this week, Tara & John are REANIMATED in order to present their Pan's Labyrinth Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Ending Explained & Spoiler Review! Tara Erickson & John Humphrey react to Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), the visionary dark fantasy war drama from Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Crimson Peak). Blending history, mythology, and horror, this Oscar-winning masterpiece transports viewers into a world where innocence and brutality collide — a fairy tale not for children, but for the haunted souls of adults. Set in 1944 post–Civil War Spain, the story follows Ofelia (played by Ivana Baquero – The New Daughter, Black Friday), a young girl who discovers a mysterious labyrinth near her new home. There, she meets an ancient Faun (portrayed by Doug Jones – The Shape of Water, Hocus Pocus) who tasks her with completing three dangerous trials to prove she is the reincarnated princess of a magical underworld. Meanwhile, Ofelia’s real world is ruled by her cruel stepfather, Captain Vidal (Sergi López – Dirty Pretty Things, With a Friend Like Harry), whose merciless campaign against local rebels mirrors the horrors of fascism. Maribel Verdú (Y Tu Mamá También, Belle Époque) plays Mercedes, a kind housekeeper secretly aiding the resistance, while Ariadna Gil (Belle Époque, Alatriste) portrays Carmen, Ofelia’s fragile and ill mother. Iconic and highly searched moments include the terrifying Pale Man sequence, the chalk door escape, the toad in the tree, and Ofelia’s heartbreaking final choice. With breathtaking cinematography by Guillermo Navarro and a haunting score by Javier Navarrete, Pan’s Labyrinth remains a towering achievement in storytelling — a fusion of fantasy and historical realism that explores innocence, sacrifice, and the power of imagination in the face of tyranny. Winner of three Academy Awards, Pan’s Labyrinth stands as one of the greatest modern films of the 21st century — a dark, beautiful masterpiece that continues to mesmerize audiences around the world. Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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IN HONOR OF FRANKENSTEIN!! Pan's Labyrinth Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With GDT's Frankenstein Netflix later this week, Tara & John are REANIMATED in order to present their Pan's Labyrinth Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Ending Explained & Spoiler Review! Tara Erickson & John Humphrey react to Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), the visionary dark fantasy war drama from Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Crimson Peak). Blending history, mythology, and horror, this Oscar-winning masterpiece transports viewers into a world where innocence and brutality collide — a fairy tale not for children, but for the haunted souls of adults. Set in 1944 post–Civil War Spain, the story follows Ofelia (played by Ivana Baquero – The New Daughter, Black Friday), a young girl who discovers a mysterious labyrinth near her new home. There, she meets an ancient Faun (portrayed by Doug Jones – The Shape of Water, Hocus Pocus) who tasks her with completing three dangerous trials to prove she is the reincarnated princess of a magical underworld. Meanwhile, Ofelia’s real world is ruled by her cruel stepfather, Captain Vidal (Sergi López – Dirty Pretty Things, With a Friend Like Harry), whose merciless campaign against local rebels mirrors the horrors of fascism. Maribel Verdú (Y Tu Mamá También, Belle Époque) plays Mercedes, a kind housekeeper secretly aiding the resistance, while Ariadna Gil (Belle Époque, Alatriste) portrays Carmen, Ofelia’s fragile and ill mother. Iconic and highly searched moments include the terrifying Pale Man sequence, the chalk door escape, the toad in the tree, and Ofelia’s heartbreaking final choice. With breathtaking cinematography by Guillermo Navarro and a haunting score by Javier Navarrete, Pan’s Labyrinth remains a towering achievement in storytelling — a fusion of fantasy and historical realism that explores innocence, sacrifice, and the power of imagination in the face of tyranny. Winner of three Academy Awards, Pan’s Labyrinth stands as one of the greatest modern films of the 21st century — a dark, beautiful masterpiece that continues to mesmerize audiences around the world. Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Extended Version: PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! MOVIE REACTION!! Guillermo del Toro
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