Crimson Peak
“Love makes monsters of us all.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-13
Top Cast
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Mia Wasikowska
Edith Cushing
Jessica Chastain
Lady Lucille Sharpe
Tom Hiddleston
Sir Thomas Sharpe
Charlie Hunnam
Dr. Alan McMichael
Jim Beaver
Carter Cushing
Burn Gorman
Holly
Leslie Hope
Mrs. McMichael
Jonathan Hyde
Ogilvie
Doug Jones
Edith's Mother / Lady Sharpe
Bruce Gray
Ferguson
Emily Coutts
Eunice McMichael
Alec Stockwell
Finlay
Brigitte Robinson
Secretary Jane
Gillian Ferrier
Society Girl
Tamara Hope
Society Girl
Kimberly-Sue Murray
Society Girl
Sofia Wells
Young Edith
Joanna Douglas
Maid Annie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantastic Fest
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$74.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.36x
+$19.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
- Original Score
- Fernando Velázquez
- Original Title
- Crimson Peak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $74.7M
- Production Studios
- Double Dare You, Legendary Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
Fernando Velázquez
Dan Laustsen
Bernat Vilaplana
Guillermo del Toro, Callum Greene, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Jillian Share
Department Leadership Roster
Guillermo del Toro
Director
Fernando Velázquez
Original Music Composer
Kate Hawley
Costume Design
Thomas E. Sanders
Production Design
Bernat Vilaplana
Editor
Dan Laustsen
Director of Photography
Guillermo del Toro
Writer
Guillermo del Toro
Producer
Callum Greene
Producer
Matthew Robbins
Writer
Thomas Tull
Producer
Jon Jashni
Producer
Dennis Berardi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimson Peak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crimson Peak about?
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.
Who directed Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Who stars in Crimson Peak?
The principal cast of Crimson Peak includes Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver.
When was Crimson Peak released and how long is it?
Crimson Peak was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $74.7M at the worldwide box office (1.36 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Crimson Peak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimson Peak was composed by Fernando Velázquez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crimson Peak?
Crimson Peak holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).