Tricia Skinner and I had the privilege of seeing Crimson Peak last night
at an early screening. The theater was packed with characters waiting with bated
breath to see this highly anticipated Gothic Horror by Guillermo del Toro.
Here are 10 things we have to say about Crimson Peak without giving away
spoilers...
Ande: The production design was spectacular. The details were so nuanced. I
could write a paper on Edith's hair alone.
Tricia: Tom Hiddleston. 'nuff said.
Ande: Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska had so much chemistry, I wish
this was a
true romance...
Tricia: Yeah, I would have been thrilled if this was simply a Victorian
romance
with lots of drama. Also, Jim Beaver (Bobby on Supernatural) played a
convincing father to Mia Wasikowska. He was a secondary character who felt
fleshed out to me.
Ande: While the movie itself wasn't that scary, the ghosts are the
creepiest I
have ever seen. I jumped at every sound last night while safely tucked in my bed.
Tricia: I didn't find it as scary as I'd prepped myself for, but I had a few
moments where I had to look away from the screen. At least you had a stuffed toy
to protect you, Ande.
Ande: I was not expecting to laugh so much.
Tricia: True, and I think the sex appeal of Hiddleston will keep all his fans
happy. The man could charm a doorknob into opening for him.
Ande: I anticipated the impetus would be much darker, even though it was
pretty
twisted.
Tricia: The movie does stick with Gothic tropes, which is a plus. I take away
some points because this was also one of the problems I had with the movie. I
expected it to experiment a bit more.
Ande Bonus: One of the best things about the screening: All the amazing
steampunk costumes worn by our fellow theater-goers. One attendee even had a
steampunk octopus on her shoulder. How awesome is that?!
Tricia Bonus: There was a woman sitting behind me that would sigh heavily
when
Hiddleston spoke in that deep, sexy way of his. I couldn't blame her.
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