Crimson Peak

  • A (INDIA)
  • 2015


MOVIE IS gorgeously victorian entertaining disappointing beautiful
Close Video

54 %
71 % Fresh
$ 74 Million
See Where to Watch Crimson Peak
Positive Reviews 130
Negative reviews 25
Average Rating 3.5/5
gorgeously victorian entertaining disappointing beautiful

  • All
  • Positive
  • Negative
3.2
The attention to detail is consistently impressive, with period accurate Victorian sets and jewel toned lighting creating an aesthetic best described .. Av Club
4.5
It doesnt take an expert in genre fiction to figure out that somethings not quite right about Thomas and his sister; the way his smile doesnt quite me .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Shes never quite played a role like this before and inhabits it completely, making Lucille terrifically malevolent even as you cant tear your eyes awa .. Den Of Geek
3.8
Now comes Guillermo del Toros exceptionally fun Crimson Peak, a vibrant refashioning of gothic romance and blood soaked horror that injects fresh ener .. Indie Wire
4.5
As such, theyre more tragic than terrifying, which, on the one hand, perfectly fits the swooning Gothic atmosphere. Indie Wire
2.5
Crimson Peak is gorgeous, theres no denying that fact, but del Toros Gothic facade hides a hollow, unbalanced foundation that begins to crumble under .. We Got This Covered
2.5
But this tale of innocence lost, replete though it may be with snowy white symbolism and oozing, profondo rosso phantasms, feels more like an ambitiou .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
movie A baronet named Thomas Sharpe (Hiddleston) travels to America to meet a wealthy industrialist named Carter Cushing (Beaver) to seek funding for .. ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Personally, I think he comes to something thats deeply sick and twisted, but in a way thats specific and oddly beautiful. Collider
2.5
Crimson Peak is not so much Gothic as it is Baroque; its artistry lies in its excessive ornamentation. Vulture
4.4
Dont buy a ticket to Crimson Peak expecting a horror movie.Buy a ticket expecting a Guillermo del Toro movie. Paste Magazine
4.0
Del Toros films can take Grand Opera emotion.In Victorian era England, the Lyceum Theatre awed audiences with revolutionary stage effects designed to .. Rogerebert
4.3
Its a slow burn to get to the answer, but a rewarding one that pays off in a final blast of shrieking blows and blood. IGN
4.0
The film wears its heart on its sleeve, along with its soul and most of its intestines. Telegraph
3.0
Its a film that on its surface level is marvelous, and shallow once youve moved past the vibrancy and snow caked landscape. The Young Folks
5.0
Guillermo del Toro is one of those directors that truly owns genre filmmaking. Cinema Blend
4.5
Its enormously engaging and further proof that del Toro truly is one of our great genre talents. JoBlo
2.5
Unfortunately, the brilliance of the film pretty much ends with the craftsmanship. Screen Rant
4.4
Its also refreshing to see the gender dynamic of the Victorian era upended in engaging ways. The Globe And Mail
2.5
By which I mean: Where is the humor, the propulsion, the story sense of del Toros best work.Crimson Peak is overdesigned and under dramatized, like hi .. Philly
2.2
Its a pity that the incredibly silly narrative is nowhere near as imaginative as the visuals: to put it in architectural terms, the mystery is in the .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Old fashioned and obvious, but genuinely hair raising and stylishly gruesome. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
The sumptuous crimson toned pic straddles the lines between visual pleasure and Grand Guignol gore, but cant build on suspense or make its subplot abo .. Sover
2.5
10 1 5 / 10 In 2013, writer/director Guillermo del Toro went big with Pacific Rim, receiving a rare opportunity to make his own mega monster movie wit .. Blu Ray
4.0
After two fanboy feasts (and), Guillermo del Toro returns to the arty, gothic vibe of his beloved(2006), and while this isnt as haunting, its definite .. Chicago Reader
3.8
It is undeniably a great feat of designelaborate in its details and overwhelming in the mood it creates. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The Mexican directors grandiose ambitions to update the haunted house story result in a lurid mess, entertaining for all the wrong reasons. The Times
2.0
Director Guillermo del Toro (who co wrote with Matthew Robbins) serves up an amusing, sometimes hilarious parody of a Victorian Gothic horror storythi .. News Review
3.5
But aside from the related special effects and throwback look to old horror films, its just more of the same sort of recent material that simply doesn .. Screen It
2.0
Grand Guignol bloodletting is combined with characters and ideas which often seem to have been borrowed from Rebecca. Independent
3.1
But watching del Toro explode this Gothic romance with beauty and terror is part of the fun. Rolling Stone
3.0
Whereas Sweden was commonly held up as a political economic Third Way between the capitalist West and the communist Iron Curtain, the budding or chafi .. Pop Matters
3.5
Only once or twice does the film indulge in cheesy jump effects, where the audience flinches because of a sudden LOUD noise. The Wrap
3.8
Crimson Peak is thoroughly entertaining from start to ghastly finish. News Day
4.5
Seizing its inspiration in equal part from vintage Victorian literature and classic Hammer horror films, Crimson Peak is the latest reminder that del .. Film Journal
4.0
In many ways, this marks a return to the Mexican writer/directors roots, the memory of Federico Luppi in Cronos licking fresh nosebleed from a pristin .. The Guardian
4.0
Guillermo del Toros gothic fantasy romance Crimson Peak is outrageously sumptuous, gruesomely violent and designed to within an inch of its life. The Guardian
3.5
Is it too much Oh, yeah. But if you like this kind of thing, too much is never enough. Az Central
2.5
Crimson Peak is both a tribute to classic horror, complete with rattling doors and spindly, spectral spirits, and a twist on the genre. Smh
3.0
All baronets are bad, pronounces the heroine of Ruddigore, Gilbert and Sullivans parody of a rip roaring Gothic melodrama. Smh
4.5
A rich and effective horror movie with exquisite detail, real scares and surprisingly strong characters. Mountain X
4.5
For genre mavens, the experience is like witnessing the revival of a lost art form. Npr
1.3
Crimson Peak: epic catastrophe or heinous atrocity.Guillermo del Toros overblown spookfest combines an outstanding cast, intricate production design a .. Star Tribune
1.5
First, the good news.Crimson Peak ends up being a visual treat, like most Guillermo del Toros films, especially Pans Labyrinth and Hellboy. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
The enormity and physical detail of the rotting manor could keep ones eyeballs enthralled for hours alone, and Laustsen lights and composes the visual .. Q Network
3.2
A loving throwback to Roger Cormans Edgar Allan Poe movies and Hammers gothic chillers from the 60s, Crimson Peak is a cobwebs and candelabras chamber .. Ew
4.0
Heres the thing about Crimson Peak, which is lurid and ghastly and immensely enjoyable and frequently spectacular and also thinner and less substantia .. Salon
4.5
One sizable complaint about Crimson Peak: For a film made by one of cinemas great creature imaginers, its ghosts are not all that scary. Slate
4.0
It contains one of the spookiest cinematic snowscapes since The Shining, while its Gothic grandstanding means it largely resembles a Hammer horror tha .. Flim List
2.0
Have any other major directors delivered a recent movie with so much wasted potential Film Inquiry
4.0
It may be a little overwrought for some tastes, borderline camp at points, but if youre partial to a bit of Victorian romance with Hammer horror gloop .. Empire
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Crimson Peak (Universal Pictures) Studded with subversive symbolism, Guillermo del Toros deceitful, psychosexual thriller may .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Even more intriguing is del Toros artistic interpretation of the purpose of a ghost; sorry to disappoint you, but this isnt a movie where ghouls are a .. Flickering Myth
1.3
Youll feel warm all over.As for the poor souls who cant take warning, they will be suffering through a long, strangely uninteresting combination of la .. Sf Gate
3.0
Crimson Peak will not be counted among del Toros best works but deserves a watch for sure.Why You Should Watch This Movie: Fans of the genre and Guill .. Book My Show
2.5
The movie only comes to life at the very end, with the inevitable suspense of the sanguinary showdown. New Yorker
3.0
But the effects, costumes, sets, steampunk touches and gory Grand Guignol zest are more than enough to make it worth your while. Boston Herald
4.4
The combination of gothic ghost story and harlequin romance doesnt break new ground for either genre, but the intensity of Brandt Gordons art directio .. Slant Magazine
1.9
The old fashioned good intentions of Crimson Peak, like the house at the center of the film, quickly get swallowed up by puddles of bright red goo. Washington Post
2.5
It tumbles into pastiche just when it should be swooning and sighing with earnest emotion. The New York Times
3.2
By films end, Crimson Peak is fascinating for the myriad ways it veers right and wrong, and it speaks to the stronger passages that their weaker breth .. The Film Stage
2.5
It begins in Buffalo, N.Y., re created here with lovely digital effects and good old fashioned art direction featuring lots and lots of bowler hats an .. Chicago Tribune
3.1
But Wasikowska nicely balances naivete with spine, and Chastain is something very special as Lucille, a poised pre Raphaelite beauty with looney toon .. Boston Globe
3.5
While the mystery is fairly easy to unravel, the movie is a feast for the eyes. Reeling Reviews
4.5
It does look fantastic, though, to a degree that keeps the eyes riveted to the screen.Allendale Hall is a fantastically improbable macabre wonder, wit .. Uproxx
4.5
Crimson Peak is great good fun, pure popcorn entertainment of the highest, eeriest order. Flickfilosopher
3.0
The set is spectacular, the cast is stellar, but Guillermo del Toros haunted costume drama is short on drama and scares. The Irish Times
2.9
Every shot in Crimson Peak would be worthy of a page in a handsome coffee table book.Nor can I fault the actors. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Its as if del Toro enjoys the setup, but really wants to get to the payoff.But that setup is enjoyable. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
After overloading on bombast with his would be blockbuster franchise Pacific Rim, director Guillermo del Toro returns to his horror roots with the ele .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
Although the film may hold a certain appeal for those who have spent long hours thumbing through the pages of The Picture of Dorian Gray, Northanger A .. ReelViews
2.0
Del Toro plays it all very straight, so that the only surprise is the lack of same. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
But its swooning emotion is consistent if nothing else, and builds to a marvelous crescendo with the final showdown, both in terms of thrills and path .. The Atlantic
4.5
While The Devils Backbone has a ghost its hard to truly qualify that movie as a straight down the middle horror film. Birth Movies Death
2.5
The photogenic actors and the chemistry between them certainly helps. Deccan Chronicle
4.0
Where Burtons film keeps the gags coming, however, this project opts for a more tragic, heartfelt tone. Standard
2.5
Crimson Peak is an exquisitely lush movie to look at, but it lacks suspense. Coles Mithey
1.5
Aflame with color and awash in symbolism, this undeniably ravishing yet ultimately disappointing haunted house meller is all surface and no substance, .. Variety
3.8
Every shot in the movie is gorgeously composed and thrilling to look at. Aisle Seat
2.0
But what matters is that Crimson Peak doesnt work on its own not a horror movie terms either.It offers astonishing and gorgeous production design in r .. Forbes
2.5
Though bewitchingly designed and filmed, its hard to overlook that del Toro has made a horror film that barely rustles up a full blooded scare for its .. Herald Sun
3.5
Instead, its when the film reveals itself that it will more than likely polarize viewers. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
Theres an indelible, ineffably enchanting ambiance to this dark feature, with a gothic grandiosity that makes for a visually astounding piece of cinem .. Hey U Guys
3.1
You can spot it from a country mile away, but del Toro makes the watching a thing of horrific beauty. The Star
1.3
Theres a point at which someone who is an expert in something can go from teacher to pedant. Film Freak Central
2.8
Its refreshing to see a Hollywood horror flick that isnt consumed by found footage gimmickry or concerned more with provoking disgust than fear. Oregon Live
1.5
Crimson Peak is Guillermo del Toros imagining of the gothic horror movie genre, with unmistakable hat tips to films such as Alfred Hitchcocks Rebecca .. Scroll
4.5
As usual, del Toro brings a palpable sense of passion and affection to the proceedings.The dialogue is pulpy, but never silly. Ner Dist
4.0
The film is a visual feast with just enough shocks to ensure you dont mistake this for some well mounted costume drama. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Its pop up book Gothic, rather than a full bodied recreation of dreamlike exotic weirdness. Cine Vue
3.5
Its the first fun role Chastain has had in years.Keep them coming. La Weekly
2.0
Sterile but still entertaining, this is far from a disaster, but definitely a disappointment. Digital Spy
3.0
A curious hybrid of grim fairytale and gory horror, del Toros ninth feature is striking but sorely lacking in surprises. Games Radar
3.1
The setting is spectacular, but its ghosts underwhelm. Kudos to del Toro for bucking the minimalist trend in spooky movies, but his Grand Guignol spir .. New York Post
4.0
A gorgeous, lavish Gothic thriller which is part Hammer horror, part classic Roger Corman and, in the end, absolutely Guillermo del Toro. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
What elevates Crimson Peak above a humdrum retread are its performances. Flicks
2.0
Thankfully, Del Toro packs every scene with witty details and a lurid colour scheme that keeps the audience on its toes. Contact Music
4.0
More sumptuous than scary but boasting a brilliant cast, Curtis would be proud. Film Racket
4.4
Leave it to del Toro the visionary behind Pans Labyrinth and Hellboy to bring new levels of creativity to a horror staple like the haunted house. Larsen On Film
3.1
It is especially challenging with a movie like Crimson Peak, because del Toros new gothic romance is pretty good. Christianity Today
2.5
The film feels ill proportioned, its visual and narrative languages dont match. Vanity Fair
4.0
There is a great deal of well crafted and fiendishly wicked plot here, but del Toros great gift is for mood and atmosphere. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
If eyes could eat, every pair would gobble up what Guillermo del Toro and cinematographer Dan Lausten have to offer and then ask for seconds. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
Its a visual stunner thats a showcase for the directors twisted sense of humor.Its also the most fun Ive had at the movies in weeks. Patriot Ledger
3.0
More startling than a bloodstained wedding dress, its a good fireside spook story, if nothing more. Scmp
4.0
Guillermo del Toro has an amazing gift for mixing the grotesque and the gorgeous. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
Viewers expecting Hellboy or Pacific Rim may be disappointed, but fans of slow burn ghostly fare like Nicole Kidmans The Others and del Toros own Dont .. Movie Crypt
4.0
The right cocktail of discipline and attention can yield period piece magic, but its the most volatile kind of cinematic alchemy. Cinemix Tape
3.0
Its a triumph of set design and mood, filled with not only tension but burning sadness. Metro New York
4.5
In a time when convolution and cheap revelations and reversals clog up the gears of films on this economic scale, not being tricked is the greatest, m .. Film Comment
2.5
Del Toro directed two truly creepy projects, The Devils Backbone and Cronos, plus produced one of the scariest and smartest ghost tales of all time, T .. Daily Herald
2.5
So Crimson Peak is a disappointing horror thriller, but only because its not a horror thriller. Crave Online
2.0
Crimson Peak isnt a horror.Guillermo del Toro really wants you to understand that. What Culture
2.5
This haunted house flick has all the discipline and restraint of a Spirit Halloween store. Once the suspense is gone, all thats left is the blood spat .. Mercury News
4.0
Riveting entertainment thanks to its three leads and evocative production design, Crimson Peak is also surprisingly heartbreaking. The Skinny
2.0
Crimson Peak may look like a horror movie.It has horror movie things: Director Guillermo del Toro reportedly took a pay cut to maintain a strong visio .. Polygon
4.5
But what exactly is an adult del Toro film in 2015 and is it something audiences will even be receptive to if its not behind the highbrow sheen of a f .. The Verge
4.0
Theres enough substance and intrigue here to compliment Guillermo del Toros plumb aesthetic. The Ooh Tray
4.4
Crimson Peak sets out with the disposition of a Grand Guignol horror spectacle, but it gets more twisted and heartily entertaining as del Toro digs de .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Love makes monsters of us all.Mia Wasikowskas vulnerable turn of the 20th century American heiress falls into the clutches of a fortune hunting Englis .. What So
2.0
Instead its just another hollow candy coated shell of a movie, with all of the gloss and polish that a meticulously designed production can bring you, .. Lainey Gossip
4.5
Yes, the story sucks you in, but it works beautifully in tandem with the visuals. The Mary Sue
4.0
Indeed, Crimson Peak is a lavish feast for any viewer who has a 14 year old inner bookish girl..Billed as a horror movie, its actually more of a dread .. Seven Day Svt
4.0
To preserve this, the demented Lucille commits multiple murders bludgeoning heads against solid sinks or stirring poison into the porridge and the tru .. Bfi
3.0
Sumptuous ghost story from master of the fantastical, Guillermo Del Toro. Sky
3.0
In an age of orangy blockbusters, readymade Marvel movies and underexposed horror films, Crimson Peak is a pleasure to behold. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.0
The costumes and the sets are stunning, but as a horror film Crimson Peak is a monumental folly. Daily Star
2.0
But its tough to say if modern audiences will understand what del Toro is riffing on here, or even whether he does it successfully.And the Hammer film .. Toronto Sun
4.4
Its no Pans Labyrinth, but it is as intricately, astoundingly designed and as entertaining as del Toros Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Sf Examiner
3.0
Its an amazing piece of craftsmanship that highlights del Toros visually distinct style, although sadly, the story lacks the substance to match it. Blog Bullz Eye
3.5
And, refreshingly, the film is more a grotesque and macabre tale of spookiness than a fright filled, explicit horror flick. Vue Weekly
2.5
The horror film is undoubtedly pretty to look at; however, there doesnt seem to be too much of anything hiding beneath its gorgeously envisioned and b .. Cairo 360
3.8
Del Toro understands and respects the value of the horror genre and its traditions; while the movie owes a lot to ample sources in the Gothic cinema a .. Am Ny
4.0
Crimson Peak supersedes homage and becomes something new; a re original. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
This is not a subtle film. Its not even unpredictable. But it is an awful lot of ghoulish, melodramatic fun. News
3.1
Crimson Peak is not a movie that will be accused of subtletythe dialogue is occasionally laugh out loud silly and every twist is telegraphed 20 minute .. Free Beacon
2.5
And then, this wanna be classic, old fashioned, grand Hollywood production in the Gothic romance genre becomes ridiculously graphic and violent. Abc News Go
4.5
The film is rooted in gothic horror but bursts forth with the bold colors of an Italian giallo. Kpbs
4.4
Its a beautiful, old school screech of a movie, both delicate and wildly over the top as if a classic Gothic horror film exploded, leaving blood on th .. Seattle Times
4.4
House of Usher/Escher: Tom Hiddleston welcomes you to his multi leveled mansion in Crimson Peak. Commercial Appeal
3.0
Audiences accustomed to the cheap thrills and gutbucket carnage of many contemporary horror flicks might be a tad disappointed that del Toro is much m .. Parade
5.0
The clash of the New World and the Old World and rationalism and romanticism are constant motifs in the films foreground, meticulously adding depth to .. Web Archive
3.5
Crimson Peak has a lot going for it, and may well be the most ravishing horror movie ever made. Ear Of Newt
4.0
Crimson Peak is not the horror film youre expecting at least if you go by the marketing for Guillermo del Toros creepy callback to the horror genre of .. Metro Weekly
4.5
Its the most beautiful, bloody way to celebrate Halloween this year. At Home In Hollywood
3.5
HOME NOTAS CARTELERA RESEAAS EN PANTALLA SOUNDTRACK ENTREVISTA RETRATO ZOOM IN TOP 10 BLOGS PELICOMICS THE F SCENE RICARDO POHLENZ ENCUADRE CA Enfil Me
1.5
Its only the first of many tantalising ideas the film raises and then fails to explore. Junkee
2.0
There is a lot of screaming, hacking and flailing bloody nightgowns.If this final gory stuff is an effort to convince the audience that this in indeed .. The Tyee
3.5
It compensates for its lack of psychological finesse... by the lush visuals that background this grotesque romance. Theres a lot of crimson in this de .. Bangkok Post
4.0
Del Toro throws every scare tactic and genre trademark he can find at the screen. Gq Magazine
3.0
Del Toro is probably the best horror director in North America, turning out fresh new ideas in every (horror) film. Leepers Us
4.4
Del Toro keeps us on edge while moving the story forward and jangling our nerves. Reel Bob
3.1
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
4.4
Allerdale is one of Del Toros great creatures, something a real estate agent in Hell would label rich with character. M Live
2.5
It is this lack of narrative ambition that reduces Crimson Peak to an uninvolving nod to horrors golden era, instead of the vibrant, modern retelling .. Screen Space(Squarespace)
3.5
Before all the shouts of Look! and Over there! could reach the front of the boat, the majority of the onlookers had run to the one side, making the bo .. The Monitor
4.0
Much as with Pacific Rim, theres no chance of mistaking it for anything vintage, but its still grandly old fashioned in a rickety way that ends up add .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
I have an inkling Del Toro dislikes modern society and abhors modern notions of security. Japan Times
3.8
But when Chastains taut menace draws a genuine threat out of a spoon scraped against a china bowl, its a reminder that creepy spectacle doesnt have to .. City Weekly
4.2
In lesser hands, it could have easily backfired, but every scene shines through as a genuine labor of love for Del Toro. My States Man
3.5
Crimson Peak is an effort to make a throwback movie with modern effects and modern sex scenes, but it cant contend with the modern gaze with which wer .. Buzz Feed
3.0
On the whole, though, Crimson Peak is a fun, refreshing jaunt through ridiculous territory that somehow manages to exude sincerity while avoiding tota .. Four Three Film
4.0
If youve seen even a few horror movies, its true that Crimson Peak is not that scary, but then cheap jump scares arent really the point of Crimson Pea .. Cosmopolitan
5.0
Guillermo Del Toros richly atmospheric film Crimson Peak is a fresh step toward the resurrection of old school horror. Seventh Row
4.4
Not only did I love every silly, gothic, gorgeous minute of Guillermo del Toros Crimson Peak, Im actually suspicious of those who didnt. Baltimore Magazine
3.1
Despite its cast, its a bit thin on the acting, but like all of del Toros films, it has a visual sensibility thats truly the star of the show. Sandiego Union Tribune
3.8
Crimson Peak is a resplendently mounted thriller, old fashioned in spirit and decked with lavish production values. The Fright File
2.8
But its old fashioned in a way that is ultimately more exhausting than anything else. The Concourse Deads
5.0
Crimson Peak wants to be a lot of things, and it doesnt succeed at all of them. But when it does succeed it is so bewitching that its faults can be ex .. S Fist
4.0
As such, its enormously entertaining and one of the most beautifully designed films youll see all year, though its not especially scary opting instead .. Wow 247
5.0
It is grand and glorious and emotionally outsized, elegantly and delicately florid and Gothic. Parallax View
4.5
Guillermo Del Toros atmospheric horror movies usually exhibit an emotionally deep fascination with the supernatural. Sojo
5.0
CRIMSON PEAK does not attempt to be anything but a gothic horror tale. Las Vegas Informer
2.5
Norfolk, VA (23510) Today Intervals of clouds and sunshine.A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Hampt On Roads
3.0
Guillermo del Toro refuses to call this a horror movie, but there are enough horrifying scenes that would rightly put it under the genre. Complex
3.5
If you like those things too, you might like Crimson Peak.Although the story is lacking, its the spoopiestand most interesting thingat the Cineplex. Nylon



See Where to Watch Crimson Peak