September 7, 2009
Wait, this is a horror film? Not a comedy of some sorts?
Barbara Magnolfi, Eva Axen, Flavio Bucci
A newcomer to a fancy ballet academy gradually comes to realize that the staff of the school are actually a coven of witches bent on chaos and destruction.
DVD Release Date: September 11, 2001
Stats: 2,368 reviews
Flixster Reviews (2,368)
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May 24, 2009atmospheric art/horror gorgeously shot in vivid colors with a fantastic score that makes it twice as creepy. possibly the best horror soundtrack ever. a bit dated with some uneven acting but well deserving of it's fame
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February 27, 2009I expected more from Argento; the only bits of this movie I remember are the ones that were highlighted in a documentary on horror films.
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I need to give this one another chance after reading what other respected horror fans have written about it.
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February 3, 2009If it is true that Hitchcock's Psycho would have been less effective if it had been filmed in color then the opposite could be said for Dario Argento's Suspiria. It is the abnormally bright hues, especially the reds, that help give the entire picture a surreal sort...( read more)
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November 24, 2008Story one in his "Three Mothers" trilogy, there are some amazing visuals in this film.
Argento has an impeccable eye for horror and is one of my favorite (horror)directors. -
October 31, 2009My goodness what was this? This flick made me sometimes think about Kubrick's The Shining but never reached the same quality.
It tells the story about a German dance academy which is haunted by a witch, who is the founder of the school. The scenery had many colours but sh...( read more) -
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October 24, 2009Suspiria is definitely one of Dario's best films. It's certainly one of my favourite films! It just oozes style, with it's bold colours, OTT gore effects and that brilliant infamous Goblins soundtrack! It's a creepy, funny and surreal horror experience that is a must-see for any...( read more)
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October 18, 2009Dario Argento's horror masterpiece, the first of what he referred to as his "Three Mothers" Trilogy, is as beautiful as it is haunting. The story of an American ballet student (Jessica Harper) who travels to Germany to attend a prestigious Academy, the film has hidden depths whic...( read more)
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October 18, 2009Dario Argento has many fans and some critics to support him . i dont belong to these , i m from the other side . but i must say that this man has his own cine view and that is great .
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October 14, 2007An overhyped pseudo-arty borefest. If you like scary horror films, you won't like this.
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January 10, 2007For me is the best horror film ever made,strong atmospher and and unbelivable soundtrack by the goblins 6/5
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