Previews for  Guillermo del Toro’s newest film, “Crimson Peak” made me think this movie was going to be terrifying, but I was more worked up in anticipation for scenes I felt like were going to be scary and just weren’t. I would get ready for what I thought would be scary and just be incredibly let down. This is coming from a girl who spilled the popcorn in fear during “The Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” It was like when you heard the ice-cream man and then he was already on the next block over, a huge let down overall in the fear department.

However, the plot was more original than most and honestly it was just nice that it wasn’t a remake or a sequel. Yes, some points were flat out nasty and it did get weird, but I do have to credit the fact that it was original which is hard to come by these days. It did a lot of foreshadowing which I am not a fan of because I knew most of what was going to happen but somehow I was still left with some big picture questions which was frustrating. The ending was pretty vague and implausible… I can’t say much more without giving away major points.

Overall, honestly if you want a good jumpy horror movie rent one from Redbox, or find a different one. This wasn’t really scary it was just darker, gothic-like film. If you’re into darker tones and an original plot check this one out. However, I must warn you if you are sensitive to unfavorable topics or get queasy easily this may not be the best film for you.