Crimson Peak (2015)
A gothic romance unfolds with atmospheric dread as a mysterious house remembers past tragedies and present dangers.
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.
How intense is Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Crimson Peak feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericmelancholyromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Crimson Peak
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Is Crimson Peak for you?
Is Crimson Peak scary?
Yes, properly. Crimson Peak is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Crimson Peak gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Crimson Peak sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Crimson Peak OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Crimson Peak have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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