
Crimson Peak
Love makes monsters of us all.
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Produced by Double Dare You, Legendary Pictures
A visually sumptuous gothic romance that weaves supernatural horror, family trauma, and romantic entanglement into a darkly beautiful tale of deception and haunting.
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds… and remembers.
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Is Crimson Peak one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.
Is Crimson Peak sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Crimson Peak scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Crimson Peak violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Crimson Peak end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Crimson Peak easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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