Crimson Peak

**The Most Complete Synopsis of “Crimson Peak”**

* Crimson Peak * is a romantic gothic horror film by Guillermo del Toro released in 2015. The Film tells the story of a journey of love, mystery and tragedy set in a mansion full of dark secrets. Dibintangi oleh Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, dan Charlie Hunnam, film ini memadukan elemen horor dengan estetika visual yang memukau.

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** The Beginning Of The Story**

The story begins in Buffalo, New York, in the late 19th century. Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a young writer aspiring to be a novelist, has a skeptical view of love after losing her mother at a young age. Edith sering dihantui oleh arwah ibunya, yang memperingatkannya dengan pesan misterius: *”Beware of Crimson Peak.”*

Di tengah kehidupannya yang tenang, Edith bertemu dengan Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), seorang bangsawan Inggris yang datang ke Amerika bersama saudara perempuannya, Lady Lucille Sharpe (Jessica Chastain). Thomas sought funding for a red clay mining project on his family's land. Edith was attracted to Thomas because of his charm and interest in Edith's ambitions as a writer. However, Edith's father, Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver), distrusts Thomas and investigates his background.

After finding evidence that the Sharpe family is hiding something, Carter forces Thomas to leave Edith. However, before his plan is realized, Carter is found mysteriously dead in the bathroom of his club. The loss of her father brings a heartbroken Edith closer to Thomas, and they eventually marry. After the wedding, Thomas took Edith to his family's home in England, Allerdale Hall.

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*Allerdale Hall: A House Full Of Secrets**

Allerdale Hall is an isolated mansion in the middle of a Badland, with blood-red soil due to its clay content. The house is dilapidated, full of dark passages, and has a large hole in the roof that allows snow to get inside. Edith soon realizes that this house holds a dark secret. He begins to experience visions of creepy ghosts, who seem to be trying to warn him about something.

Meanwhile, Edith's relationship with Lucille is strained. Lucille is a cold and manipulative woman who seems to have complete control over Thomas. Edith begins to feel uncomfortable with the way Lucille treats her, especially when Lucille prohibits her from accessing certain areas of the House.

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** Mystery Reveal**

Edith slowly begins to uncover Sharpe's family secrets. He discovers that Thomas and Lucille have an unnatural relationship as siblings. Lucille is the mastermind behind a series of Thomas ' marriages to wealthy women, all of which end in the deaths of the wives. His goal is to earn their fortune in order to fund a failed family project.

Edith also realizes that Lucille has poisoned the tea she drinks every day, making her weaker and weaker. The ghosts in the house turned out to be the spirits of Thomas's previous wives, who tried to warn Edith about the fate that awaited her.

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*Confrontation and climax**

Tensions mount when Edith discovers evidence that Lucille has murdered her father in Buffalo. Thomas, who begins to fall sincerely in love with Edith, feels guilty for his actions and tries to protect her from Lucille. However, Lucille, obsessed with Thomas, could not come to terms with this betrayal.

In a brutal final confrontation, Edith and Lucille fight until one of them is killed. Thomas, who tries to intercede, is killed by Lucille in a fit of rage. With the last of her strength, Edith manages to kill Lucille using a shovel.

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** End Of Story**

Edith manages to escape from Allerdale Hall, which is now abandoned as ruins with the spirits of Thomas and Lucille trapped inside. Edith returns to America, bringing her traumatic experience as inspiration to write a novel.

The Film ends with Edith's narration, which states that ghosts are not only creatures from another world, but also memories, guilt and wounds that continue to haunt us.

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** Conclusion**

* Crimson Peak * is a story of distorted love, betrayal, and the struggle to survive in the midst of darkness. With stunning visuals, a gripping atmosphere and an intriguing storyline, the film became one of Guillermo del Toro's best works in the gothic horror genre.