Crimson Peak Review

I saw Crimson Peak on October 19, 2015!! Guillermo Del Toro created an incredible gothic romance. I think Del Toro is an underrated director: His creativity has always been on display in each project. It was no exception here. While the underlying theme of ghosts looms, the mystery, intrigue, and secrets buried deep within are the main focus. The use of color was brilliant-the dark tones, blended with the overlying theme of red created a menacing & soothing vibe in the same instance.

I thought the story was intriguing, and created a story you would find straight out of Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and other gothic horror authors. The main character Edith Cushing actually being an aspiring author was genius, as it easily reflects the era of the movie. Her story & the theme of the movie reflects the popularity of the gothic horror genre of the era. The movie had a thrill that stayed with you through the end. The costumes, colors, and music were all elements of the movie that kept me invested in the story. The usage of CGI blended with the realistic sets, as well as the dark nature of Allerdale Hall really showed the creative genius of Del Toro's mind.

Mia Wasikowska & Tom Hiddleston displayed excellent chemistry. I thought Hiddleston did really well as a mysterious character, similar to how Count Dracula is when we are first introduced to him. It was great seeing him in a role that showed how good he is as an actor. He definitely worked well in the role of Thomas Sharpe. Wasikowska was perfect for this movie. I feel she immediately undestood what her role was as Edith & ran with it. I've been a fan of her work since Alice In Wonderland, and I think she is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. She was incredible throughout the movie-displaying the proper curiosity when it was necessary, while displaying moments of joy, sadness, and fear at every turn of this movie. I also liked the addition of Charlie Hunnam as Dr. Alan McMichael. To me, he was great as that Jonathan Harker type role that is in love with a woman getting involved with somebody she doesn't really know.

I think the show stealer of this movie was Jessica Chastain in the role of Lucille Sharpe. The moment the audience is introduced to her, we can sense there's something off about her. The cold, emotionless look in her eyes was just chilling. The menacing nature of her character reminds me of Jack Torrance in The Shining, Dracula when he reveals his vampiric nature, and simply a woman that is fueled with anger & envy. She was able to balance a gentle demeanor with a sadistic core that perfectly blended into the heart of the movie. Lucille & Thomas's story is dark, and this is reflected in Lucille's personality throughout the movie.

In a movie called Crimson Peak, blood flows deep from the walls, in the ground, and all around. The gothic romance & thrilling nature of the movie blended with natural chemistry between actors, as well as a grisly finale present one of my Top 10 movies of 2015. It definitely gets a 5/5 for me. Beware Crimson Peak!!