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Crimson Peak

2015Movie1 h 59 minR

HorrorRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic666.7Rotten Tomatoes72%56%

A deeply romantic, deeply unsettling horror movie about the mind and mystery, with standout cinematography and visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Love makes monsters of us all.

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Romance Horror
  • Visually Opulent
  • Psychological Dread
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Sensory Immersion
  • Uncanny Valley Aesthetic
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Haunting Sound Design
  • Stylized Period Piece

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
Written by
Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
Produced by
Guillermo del Toro, Jon Jashni, Thomas Tull
Music by
Fernando Velázquez

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Facts

October 13, 2015 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
October 13, 2015
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Horror, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$75 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

If I Can't Have You…, Fauxshadow, Clockwork Creature +9

  • If I Can't Have You…
  • Fauxshadow
  • Clockwork Creature
  • Costume Porn
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Last Girl Wins
  • Fan Disservice
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Freudian Trio
  • Blue and Orange Contrast
  • I Cannot Self-Terminate
  • Sex–Face Turn

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crimson Peak?"

Questions about Crimson Peak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crimson Peak?

Netflix

In the United States, Crimson Peak streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Crimson Peak worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Crimson Peak good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Crimson Peak scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

What tropes does Crimson Peak use?

If I Can't Have You…FauxshadowClockwork CreatureCostume PornRedemption Equals DeathLast Girl WinsFan DisserviceDarker and EdgierFreudian TrioBlue and Orange ContrastI Cannot Self-TerminateSex–Face Turnand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including If I Can't Have You…, Fauxshadow, and Clockwork Creature.