Crimson Peak (2015): Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Masterpiece or Missed Opportunity?

Step right into the shadows, folks! Today we're diving deep into the blood-red world of Crimson Peak, where maestro Guillermo del Toro orchestrates a gothic symphony that's got us buzzing like a haunted pipe organ. This lavish ghost story has us all hypnotized by its drop-dead gorgeous visuals, but when it comes to what's lurking beneath that pretty surface? That's where things get deliciously complicated.Picture this: a mansion that bleeds crimson clay, where every corridor drips with Victorian excess and dark secrets. Del Toro's elaborate dollhouse of horrors has our jaws on the floor, but we're split on whether the story inside matches that gilt-edged packaging.Time Stamps01:49 Halloween Traditions05:34 Plot Synopsis and Trailer07:15 Main Review45:31 Listener 5 Star Review46:37 Final Thoughts and Vault Decision52:01 Announcement of next month's theme and wrap-upRSVP for the 100th Episode Extravaganza on January 10th, 2025 (6pm-10pm). This is a Free Event but space is very limited.Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app:https://backtotheframerate.comBack to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframeratehttps://www.facebook.com/backtotheframeratehttps://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframeratehttps://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate - Where you can watch video versionsEmail us at [email protected] Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate