Crimson Peak

THE GIST: A young American heiress and aspiring writer misses her long lost mother, who has visited her as a ghost and warned her to beware of Crimson Peak. A chance encounter with a dashing British gentleman ends up with the two of them falling in love. Eventually married, they move back to England to his decrepit mansion that sits atop a red clay mine, known by the name of Crimson Peak. Once there, the ghostly apparitions increase, accompanied by other odd occurrences, and a very controlling sister-in-law.

I couldn't wait to watch Crimson Peak because it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, one of my favorite directors, but I was a little disappointed.

The premise seems intriguing and with a cast that includes Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver the acting part isn't the issue.

Nor is the technical side, with gorgeous costumes, wonderful sets, and good visual effects.

Perhaps then it's the script, but I really can't harp on it because I'm not sure which part should be faulted.

THE BOTTOM LINE: A fairly entertaining mystery (there's no gore really) that shouldn't disappoint, for a light entertainment night. Could have been better.

Grade: 6