The first entry in 'Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities (2022)' is 'Lot 36 (2022)', the story of a curmudgeonly veteran who finds more than he bargained for in a storage unit purchased after its owner's death. The piece starts out strong, crafting a palpable atmosphere filled with believable characters almost right away. Tim Blake Nelson is excellent as the (very) flawed protagonist, bringing a tangible grit and subtle wit to his otherwise unlikable role. With its excellent set design and sound work, the affair draws you into its world with ease. It spends a lot of time on its build-up, which initially feels refreshing and promises a finale worth a slow-burn. However, the climax doesn't deliver on that promise. In fact, it's rather unrewarding. The thing feels as though it's missing a proper third act. It's less successful in retrospect because you know exactly where it's been leading all along (though you may be able to guess how it's going to end as soon as a certain character gives a certain item to a certain someone else). The climax isn't bad, don't get me wrong; there's some gooey, otherworldly design elements that are genuinely disquieting. It's just that it doesn't live up to the hype the first two acts accidentally build for it. It's also a little incongruous, with the piece struggling to tie its realism and fantasy together in a successful way. Still, it's a solid effort overall. Despite its flawed structure, it has a strong atmosphere and looks great from the moment it begins. It also holds your attention right until the very end. With a bit more focus on its finale, it could have been great. As it is, it's good.