Guillermo del Toro's mansion horror "Crimson Peak" has laid out a little more of its intentions in a debut theatrical trailer for the October film.

Starring as the Edith Cushing, new bride of the suave landowner Sir Thomas Sharpe, Mia Wasikowska discovers very soon that all is not well in the distinctive manor house.

Repeated warnings not to explore Allerdale Hall at will don't prevent the mansion's terrible spectres from reaching out to Cushing, an aspiring author with her own connection to the underworld.

Tom Hiddleston plays Sharpe, with Jessica Chastain appearing as his sibling Lucille, and Charlie Hunnam present as Cushing's advisor Dr. Alan McMichael.

The gothic horror is destined for an R-rated release the week of October 16.

Crimson Peak - Official Theatrical Trailer: