Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a visual feast, and like all of his other films it masterfully uses color motifs to further communicate the character relationships and themes of the story. In every scene his use of the color is intentional, connecting certain colors with specific characters in order to show their conflicts, connections, and relationships. 

I’m going to break down the main colors Frankenstein features and how they are used to represent our main cast of characters, the elements, and even some references to classic mythology. If you haven’t seen Frankenstein yet, I highly recommend you do as there will be spoilers ahead!

Crimson Peak is my all time favorite movie for many reasons. It’s a feminist love letter to classic gothic storytelling that modernizes the genre by subverting many of its tropes. Every single shot of this movie is filled to the brim with so much eye protein that it takes multiple viewings to fully see and appreciate every piece of furniture, the jewelry and fabrics of the costumes, and even the hidden messages and designs in the wallpaper.

However, one of the biggest reasons why Crimson Peak is my favorite is the way it’s completely masterful in how it uses color to add a deeper layer to its storytelling.

I’m going to break down the main colors Crimson Peak features and how they are used to represent characters, emotions, and even continuously foreshadow the final villain. If you haven’t seen Crimson Peak yet, I highly recommend you do as there will be spoilers ahead!