Suspiria

1977, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 32m

61 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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The blood pours freely in Argento's classic Suspiria, a giallo horror as grandiose and glossy as it is gory. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Suzy (Jessica Harper) travels to Germany to attend ballet school. When she arrives, late on a stormy night, no one lets her in, and she sees Pat (Eva Axén), another student, fleeing from the school. When Pat reaches her apartment, she is murdered. The next day, Suzy is admitted to her new school, but has a difficult time settling in. She hears noises, and often feels ill. As more people die, Suzy uncovers the terrifying secret history of the place.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    Italian
  • Director:
    Dario Argento
  • Writer:
    Thomas De Quincey, Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    Fox Lorber, Joseph Brenner Associates Inc. [us], Anchor Bay Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Jessica Harper
Suzy Bannion
Stefania Casini
Sara
Joan Bennett
Madame Blanc
Eva Axén
Pat Hingle
Flavio Bucci
Daniel
Udo Kier
Dr. Frank Mandel
Alida Valli
Miss Tanner
Susanna Javicoli
Sonia
Dario Argento
Director
Thomas De Quincey
Writer
Dario Argento
Screenwriter
Daria Nicolodi
Screenwriter
Salvatore Argento
Executive Producer
Dario Argento
Original Music
Agostino Marangolo
Original Music
Massimo Morante
Original Music
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music
Luciano Tovoli
Cinematography
Franco Fraticelli
Film Editing
Giuseppe Bassan
Production Design
Pierangelo Cicoletti
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Suspiria

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Audience Reviews for Suspiria

  • Feb 02, 2021
    Manic and gorgeous. Unforgettably splashy production design combined with a gleefully refreshing lack of exposition that would've otherwise weighed down the mystery. Argento drowns 'Suspiria' in dread and atmosphere and I came out on the other side with a grin about as manic as Suzy's. My kind of horror.
    Marisol M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 01, 2018
    The movie is ludicrous, but that hardly matters. Its oozing as much style as blood and that finale is a gorgeous nightmare.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Apr 11, 2015
    Argento surpasses plenty of previous efforts of other directors by actually succeeding in bringing our nightmares to the big screen. Suspiria is a classic that clambers through our consciousness and hollows us out with images we didn't know were frightening until we saw them. The candy-coloured dreamscape of Argento's subconscious works amazingly on screen and helps craft a horror film like no other. An exfremely enjoyable piece of art.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 29, 2014
    Dario Argento's most popular film is a must-see for seasoned horror fans. The violence is extreme, it's astoundingly creepy, beautifully filmed, and Goblins' score is one of the best film scores of all time. The only setback is the low production value and clearly dubbed audio, but don't let that stop you from experiencing this iconic work of the horror genre.
    Edward B Super Reviewer
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