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Crimson Peak

Crimson Peak

2015
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.
Ratings:
Brad Score: 8.3/10
Internet Score: 6.7/10
Director:
Guillermo del Toro
Cast:
Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, Jonathan Hyde, Doug Jones, Bruce Gray
Genres:
Romance Mystery Horror

My notes

First viewing
Arrow Video remaster

Holy hell did Del Toro photograph the hell out of this film. The contrast levels give the deepest blacks, and the plot is inventive and amazingly paced. Great watch.

Watched May 26, 2025 via UHD — rated 8.3/10
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