Guillermo del Toro’s CRIMSON PEAK is set to haunt Blu-ray/DVD next week, and in anticipation of that glorious event we have an exclusive look at one of the disc’s many featurettes. Below you’ll find actors Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain talking about the importance of Allerdale Hall’s kitchen to the ghostly tale, as well as learn a little about the working kitchen that was built on set. It’s crazy, the detail that went into this movie.
Among the special features to be found on the CRIMSON PEAK Blu-ray:
– I Remember Crimson Peak: A series of interviews with director Guillermo del Toro and his standout cast, Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain.
– A Living Thing: An army of artisans was amassed to construct the Sharpe mansion on North America’s largest soundstage. Witness first-hand and in great detail the construction of Del Toro’s most elaborate set to date.
– A Primer on Gothic Romance: Employing his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for the genre, Guillermo del Toro traces the lineage of Gothic Romance in cinema. Using Crimson Peak as the basis, Del Toro outlines the history of cinematic terror and illuminates the differences between traditional scares and elevated horror.
– Crimson Phantoms: Del Toro’s approach to make-up effects is discussed by award-winning effects house DDT. In this piece, they offer an exclusive look inside their workshop, where they deconstruct the creation of the film’s most disturbing prosthetic effects. The discussion delves into the mythology of these elegant creatures and how Del Toro’s belief in the supernatural informed the design and narrative of the ghosts.
– Hand Tailored Gothic: Costume designer Kate Hawley unravels her collaboration with Del Toro and reveals the symbolism constantly at play in the wardrobe’s design.
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