The second trailer for Crimson Peak has arrived and we recently spoke with its director Guillermo Del Toro about how his latest ghost story, which as he reveals is much more than just a ghost story. He also tells us his biggest inspiration, his favourite ghost stories, and why he's not a big believer in ambiguity.
There's something different about Crimson Peak's ghosts, something strange which sets them slightly apart from most of spectres you've seen on the silver screen. It isn't just some random stylistic decision to make them stand out, it's Del Toro doing what he always does, tapping into a rich tradition that for most people will remain unseen and unappreciated. And if it's ghosts you're interested in, there's no better source for inspiration than the great antiquarian and master of the genre, M.R. James.
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There's something different about Crimson Peak's ghosts, something strange which sets them slightly apart from most of spectres you've seen on the silver screen. It isn't just some random stylistic decision to make them stand out, it's Del Toro doing what he always does, tapping into a rich tradition that for most people will remain unseen and unappreciated. And if it's ghosts you're interested in, there's no better source for inspiration than the great antiquarian and master of the genre, M.R. James.
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