Confession – I don’t do scary movies. Like ever. In fact, the last scary movie I saw was when I was at a birthday party when I was 10 years old. The movie was Ghostbusters. I had nightmares for weeks. Let’s just say that ghost stories and I don’t have a great history together.
Then along came (my internet boyfriend) Tom Hiddleston in Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance, Crimson Peak. It’s a spooky story about romance with a dash, ok, a huge heaping helping, of ghosts and creepy in laws and the most majestic haunted house you have ever seen in your life.
Also, Tom is naked in it.
Why must you do this to me, Tom? Why, why, WHY?!?!
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Not even the ghastliest of ghosts could keep me from heading to the theatre. Alone. Because my husband wanted me to have time alone with my internet boyfriend. He’s cool like that. And my friends were going to see Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet on the same night. Traitors.
The movie is a visual feast – beautifully filmed (the use of colours is outstanding), the costumes are amazing and the attention to detail is mind blowing. I loved the wooing for young Edith (Mia) by the devilishly handsome Thomas (Tom Hiddleston).
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It was exactly how I imagined Tom and I would fall in love – proper English manners, an elaborate ball and longing smoldering glances….. *sigh* My delusional bubble was burst, however, when the ever present hovering sister in law, Lucille (Jessica Chastain) and the crumbling mansion on hill came into the picture. Oh, and the ghosts. So. Many. Ghosts. I spent a good part of the second act with my eyes closed and ears covered. Not because it was particularly scary but because I am a wuss. And I don’t need those images burned onto my retinas.
I won’t get too spoiler-y but there is a part, close to the end where you will make this face.
And think…
And by then end you will be…
For those that are scaredy cats like me, Crimson Peak is definitely less horror and more romance with a handful of scenes that will make you jump. Just close your eyes. It’s worth it in the end.
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But let’s face it. The real reason you should see Crimson Peak is because of this.
Yes it is.
Crimson Peak is in theaters now.
Who saw Tom’s ass, or ya know, Crimson Peak this weekend?
WRITTEN BY PATRICIA
Current Obsessions: Chris Evan’s Beard, Stephen Amell’s abs, Tom Hiddleston’s T-shirt collection, 80s hairbands, The Force, Comic Con, the proper use of “impacted”, finding the perfect latte, fuzzy slippers.
In a former life, Patricia used to protect people from three of the seven deadly sins. You may remember her from her days as part of the stripper police. She dreams of one day being able to fangirl professionally.
