Crimson Peak (2015)
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 13 October 2015 |
| Genre | Horror, Romance |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Starring | Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 66/100 · TMDB users 6.7/10 |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Box office | $75 million worldwide |
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| Austria | Joyn free |
| Canada | Prime Video $9.99 CAD |
| Germany | Joyn free |
| Gibraltar | Prime Video |
| Guernsey | Prime Video |
| India | Jiohotstar |
| Ireland | Prime Video €6.99 |
| Japan | U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video £8.99 GBP, Tubi |
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What kind of watch this is
Guillermo del Toro directs this 119-minute horror romance, where the setting is less a location and more a character with a grudge. The house breathes, bleeds, and remembers, turning a love story into a slow descent into gothic madness. It is a film about how affection can curdle into obsession. If you enjoy architecture that feels actively hostile, this is your ticket.
What the critics said
Crimson Peak found its footing. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 72% approval rating as of November 2024, with an average score of 6.6/10. Metacritic sits at 66 out of 100 as of November 2025, a range that suggests generally favorable reception. Sheila O’Malley of Roger Ebert.com called del Toro’s vision "evident in every frame." Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph noted the film wears its heart on its sleeve, along with most of its intestines. For those who prefer their gothic romance to bleed a little, it delivers.
How it did with audiences
Crimson Peak spent $55 million and took in $75 million worldwide. That is a profit, technically, though the margin is thin enough to make an accountant blink. In the United States, it earned $31 million. On TMDB, users rate it 6.7 out of 10.
What came next for the cast
Tom Hiddleston arrived from Thor and left for Avengers: Infinity War. Charlie Hunnam stepped out of Pacific Rim and into The Gentlemen. Mia Wasikowska traded Alice for The Devil All the Time. Jessica Chastain went from Interstellar to Dark Phoenix. The credits cannot say Crimson Peak caused these shifts. They can say what followed.
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Sources
- Crimson Peak on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q15729025 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Crimson Peak” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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