Crimson Peak (2015), directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a visually stunning gothic horror film that combines elements of romance, mystery, and supernatural terror. Set in the late 19th century, the film weaves a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and dark family secrets, wrapped in del Toro’s signature blend of lush, atmospheric storytelling and intricate world-building.

The film follows Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a young, aspiring writer who is living in Buffalo, New York. After the death of her mother, Edith encounters Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), a charming but mysterious English aristocrat, and his sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), who live in a decaying mansion called Crimson Peak in the English countryside.

Thomas, who is struggling with financial troubles, proposes to Edith, and despite warnings from her father, Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver), Edith marries him and moves to his family’s dilapidated estate.

Crimson Peak, as its name suggests, is surrounded by red clay pits that seep through the house, giving the land an eerie, blood-colored hue. The mansion itself is grand but decaying, with an eerie, almost sentient presence. Once Edith arrives at Crimson Peak, she begins to experience strange occurrences—ghostly apparitions, unsettling sounds, and inexplicable visions. The more she uncovers about the Sharpe family’s tragic past, the more she realizes that nothing at Crimson Peak is what it seems.

As Edith delves deeper into the dark history of her new family, she uncovers twisted secrets, including the terrifying truth about Thomas and Lucille’s relationship. The ghosts that haunt the mansion seem to be trying to warn her of the danger lurking within. Edith’s investigation reveals a horrifying and tragic tale of loss, madness, and betrayal, leading her to a deadly confrontation with the Sharpe siblings.