Guillermo del Toro has revealed a hidden Crimson Peak reference in his 2015 gothic horror film, Frankenstein. The detail offers fans a glimpse into how del Toro incorporates references to his earlier work into new projects.
The director revealed the connection in a post on X. His comment confirmed that Frankenstein features the same butterfly jar as the one Lucille Sharpe has in Crimson Peak.
The butterfly jar fits Crimson Peak’s gothic atmosphere, which uses visual symbolism to explore its characters and their secrets. Del Toro’s Frankenstein adapts Mary Shelley’s novel about a scientist whose experiment to create life has devastating consequences. The Easter egg gives viewers another reason to look closely at the objects featured in the filmmaker’s work.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth was recently re-released in theaters
Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth returned to theaters on October 9, 2026, for its 20th anniversary. The re-release gave audiences another opportunity to experience the dark fantasy film on the big screen and revisit one of the director’s best-known works. The anniversary edition offered 4K quality, with options for 3D and HDR screenings. Cineverse partnered with Fathom Entertainment for the theatrical release, with the versions overseen by del Toro.
Set in Spain in 1944, the film follows Ofelia, a young girl who moves with her pregnant mother to live with Captain Vidal, her authoritarian stepfather. While adjusting to her new surroundings, she discovers a mysterious labyrinth. There, she encounters a faun who assigns her three tasks.
The story combines supernatural elements with the harsh realities of life under a brutal military regime. Ivana Baquero stars as Ofelia, while Sergi López plays Vidal. Maribel Verdú and Doug Jones also appear in the film.
Released in 2006, Pan’s Labyrinth received widespread critical acclaim for its visual design and storytelling. It earned six Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Makeup.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
