Reviews — Crimson Peak
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Wuchak
Guillermo del Toro wrote and directed "Crimson Peak," which came out in 2015, and it’s a Gothic drama mixing mystery and horror. The story centers on a young woman—played by Mia Wasikowska—in the early years of the nineteen hundreds who finds herself drawn to an enigmatic Englishman (Tom Hiddleston). She follows him to a decaying English manor house where his strange older sister also resides (Jessica Chastain). As t…
Reno
She’s certain about the existence of ghosts. I’ve watched all of Guillermo del Toro’s movies, but this one didn’t measure up to his work from recent years. It has his characteristic style—a gothic atmosphere and impressive visuals—but the story fell flat. I think the writing is where it went wrong. The actors did a good job portraying their characters, particularly the three leads. The beginning made me believe…
Frank Ochieng
Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic supernatural production, Crimson Peak, is a visually striking film that captivates the eye with its polished opulence. It's a bizarre and luscious psycho-sexual thriller, offering an enticing visual experience alongside a peculiar charm and unsettling allure. Del Toro often incorporates unconventional narratives, and while their effectiveness can vary, Crimson Peak stands out as another el…

