The film, Crimson Peak is a spectacular classical gothic
horror tale, along similar lines as Edgar Allan Poe’s tales and poetry. The cinematography
fortunately does not take on the rather dark hues of predecessors of gothic
films,
but rather the movie can be seen, and it plays with the light to create
a dramatic effect, keeping in step with the gothic elements of the
movie. It is
a sweeping cinematographers dream, the landscape is romantic yet gothic,
and
the costume designs are rich in color. I will not be surprised when
this film walks away with at least one Oscar for its brilliant
cinematography,
set and costume designs, and screenplay. The screenplay is original,
something not done in decades, and done in the traditional gothic genre,
yet
adding new gothic elements that are much to my liking. During the season
of
October, this movie is a must see; for all you ghosts and goblins out
there, who want a ghoulish gothic tale of drama, mystery and intrigue; a
whodunit by
a great cast of Goths. The cast were exceptional, Mia Wasikowska,
Jessica Chastain,
Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver. In order to pull the
audience
into the intrigue the performances had to be and were convincing,
Jessica
Chastain did a spectacular job in her role. What is not to enjoy about
this
film?
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