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Crimson Peak

2015·Movie
1h 59min·R
66
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Stunning style, high energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

The mind, mystery, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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About

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.
Gothic Romance HorrorVisually OpulentPsychological DreadMelancholic AtmosphereSensory ImmersionUncanny Valley AestheticSlow-Burn MysteryTragic Love StoryHaunting Sound DesignStylized Period Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Crimson Peak

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Where can I stream Crimson Peak legally?

Crimson Peak is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crimson Peak worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crimson Peak rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Crimson Peak?

1 h 59 min

Crimson Peak runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crimson Peak?

Critics69
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Crimson Peak much the same way.

Was Crimson Peak a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$75 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $75 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Crimson Peak in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crimson Peak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crimson Peak in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Crimson Peak, including If I Can't Have You…, Fauxshadow, Clockwork Creature.