Review of Crimson Peak (2015) by Kevin R — 14 Mar 2016

Beautiful costumes and sets but utterly predictable.

This review of Crimson Peak (2015) was written by Kevin R on 14 Mar 2016.

Crimson Peak has generally received positive reviews.

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By Johnny Gayzmonic (188) for Fanboys of the Universe (188) on 30 Oct 2018

Doesn't do anything new as either a horror or a gothic romance, but makes up for it with the sumptuous, engrossing visuals that are del Toro's…

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By Peter F (998) on 16 Mar 2018

It's been nearly a decade since Pan's Labyrinth was released, and we've all been eager to see del Toro return to the gothic horror of his one…

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By Isacc D (5) on 02 Jan 2019

Great movie, I love the way the story unfolds. Also, I love the architecture gothic theme of the house. Great movie…

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By Erikthecritic (117) on 13 Oct 2018

The last 30 minutes or so of this film really is intense, and is what Crimson Peak should have been like throughout its entire runtime…

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 24 Oct 2018

Crimson Peak - despite some obvious and repetitive story beats - is a film that deserves to be experienced as unsullied as possible...just…

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By Asia Frey (149) for Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) (149) on 22 Aug 2018

There are few surprises in this film; rather, it is a beautiful pastiche of influences, from Gothic horror, Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock…

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By Sarah P (975) on 12 Sep 2018

Disturbing in the extreme. It's not a horror film, it's a Gothic romance about abuse and super f-ed up people. Beautifully shot. Gotta love GDT…

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By Leonardoamato (12) on 21 Jan 2018

The art design, the colors and every part of this movie is just visually stunning, simply wonderful to watch…

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By Kurt F (320) on 19 Aug 2018

Good, but a little heavy on the CGI and melodrama. That said, it is touchingly apparent that Crimson Peak was a labor of love for Guillermo del Toro…

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By Marnie Z (226) on 05 Feb 2018

The visuals are beautiful! Not very scary but Jessica Chastain delivers a great performance…

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