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Watch: Suspiria 1977 123movies, Full Movie Online – Suzy Bannion travels to Germany to perfect her ballet skills. She arrives at the Tanz dance academy in the pouring rain and is refused admission after another woman is seen fleeing the school. She returns the next morning and this time is let in. She learns that the young woman she saw fleeing the previous evening, Pat Hingle, has been found dead. Strange things soon begin to occur. Suzy becomes ill and is put on a special diet; the school becomes infested with maggots; odd sounds abound; and Daniel, the pianist, is killed by his own dog. A bit of research indicates that the ballet school was once a witches’ coven – and as Suzy learns, still is..
Plot: An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
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	7.3/10 Votes: 94,891
	93% | RottenTomatoes
	79/100 | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 2427 Popularity: 26.542 | TMDB

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If you can, check out the Synapse remaster. Seems to be the only one that gets the colors right, and the little-heard 4.0 English mix is absolute insanity

There seems to be a never-ending feud between many horror fans regarding ‘Suspiria’, due to the fact that this film is considered Dario Argento’s outstanding masterpiece. Personally, I’m completely against the idea of praising something that you don’t actually like, so I respect anyone who thinks that this movie is overrated or even plain awful. My summary is only an opinion, but by no means I intend to make people change their mind or disapprove their concept of this film.

‘Suspiria’ is one of the many Italian horror films that came out during the late 70s and early 80s, that is extremely criticized for having a supposedly questionable plot and denouement. If we compare this movie to some of the other popular films directed by Dario Argento, we’re probably going to think that ‘Suspiria’, is perhaps not as intriguing or well developed, when it comes to the story. To give a few examples of some of the Argento films that are widely considered the actual masterpieces because they offer an intriguing plot, good imagery and well done endings, I would probably name ‘The Bird with the Crystal Plumage’, ‘Deep Red’ and ‘The Cat o’ Nine Tails’. So what is it that we should believe? Nothing! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and even though I agree with those who claim that ‘Suspiria’ is Argento’s real masterpiece, I would never waste my time trying to convince people that this is true. As a matter of fact, I’ll be honest and say that I also believe that ‘Suspiria’ has a somehow underdeveloped story, but I still regard it as one of the best horror movies in history. The reason is simple: in my opinion, you can make something wonderful, without a wonderful plot. This is perhaps one of the most visually enchanting horror movies I have seen so far and I honestly doubt I will ever find another film that can enchant me as much as this one. Everything about ‘Suspiria’ is beautiful, even the violent deaths. I know this may sound sick and disgusting, but I believe Mr. Argento has the special gift to make beautiful images out of gruesome situations, like murder, for example. From the beginning until the end, this film takes us to a dark dreamland with beautiful contrasting colors, eerie locations and a recurrent unsettling music. The locations are perfect. The ballet school in which the story takes place, seems to be a nonexistent place taken from someone’s dream. Indeed, it was revealed once that ‘Suspiria’ was partly inspired by a dream that Daria Nicolodi once had (Mrs. Nicolodi was the co-writer and Argento’s girlfriend at the time). So if the idea was to create a dream-like movie, I would say they did a perfect job. Everything about ‘Suspiria’ looks surreal and charming. It’s a dark fairy tale, in which the characters behave in a childish way, like playing along with the scenario. It is also said that the actresses were initially supposed to be little girls, but fearing that the film could be banned, Argento had to choose older actresses, but he didn’t really change much of the dialogs, which I think is genius. Strangely, the characters don’t come off as moronic or anything, they simply are strange and childish, but in a good way. The subject of sex, for example, is barely even mentioned, which is something that doesn’t happen too often in horror movies with twenty-something year old characters. But regarding the actors who played these characters, I would mostly compliment the work of the late actresses Joan Bennett and Alida Valli. The young cast was simply fine, but no one did a remarkable job. Not even Jessica Harper, who was a bad choice for the lead character, in my opinion. This is probably the only little detail I would criticize about this film. Mrs. Harper pretty much has the same facial expression and tone of voice throughout the entire film, which is not good. On the other hand, like I said before, Mrs. Valli and Mrs. Bennett were flawless as the two bitter old women who run the school with their awful temper and their little psychological tortures against those who stand in their ways.

So concluding: ‘Suspiria’ is one of those films that you either love or hate. Both feelings are equally respectable and I can understand why some people don’t really appreciate it. But if I have to recommend or ‘sell’ this movie to someone, I would definitely highlight the dream-like imagery and the creepy music composed by The Goblins, that go perfectly well with what is seen on the screen. Enjoy this dark fairy tale about witches and childish girls.

Artistic Nightmare
A German ballet school for girls is the setting for mysterious deaths, in this 1977 horror story, written and directed by Dario Argento. “Suspiria” is a visually stunning film.

The images contain objects we recognize, like people, buildings, and interior decor. But the objects seem vaguely menacing, and less real than surreal, as though they symbolize ideas, repressed desires, or subconscious fears. The vivid, rich colors, strange camera angles, deep shadows, and bright light piercing through darkness, all contribute to the impression that the viewer is trapped in someone else’s nightmare.

One haunting segment of the film takes place in a huge, and strangely empty, public square, at night. A blind man and his German shepherd dog stand in the middle of the square, surrounded by imposing buildings of neo-classical architectural style. Some professional reviewers of this film have suggested that the public square is a veiled reference to Hitler and Nazism. Indeed, one could argue that the film’s subtext is an indictment of fascism.

“Suspiria” is not for everyone. It is unsettling, and at times grisly. The plot is weak, and plot elements are not really explained. The acting is largely irrelevant. And while the background music is suitably gothic, it is also frantic and monotonous.

The best approach to this “art-house” film is to ignore the superficial plot, and focus instead on the fabulous cinematography, and the gothic images as conceptual metaphors.

Dario Argento’s Colorful Frightener!
Writer-Director Dario Argento’s ‘Suspiria’ is an experience in pure fear & colorful bedazzlement. ‘Suspiria’ is widely known to be as Argento’s Masterpiece, that has gripped its viewers ever since its release 41 years ago, way back in 1977. And to no surprise, this supernatural horror film is a work of a true visionary. I was, in equal measure, compelled & horrified.

‘Suspiria’ Synopsis: An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.

What makes ‘Suspiria’ one of the greatest horror films of all-time, is how it creates fear in its colors. The German ballet academy here is painted red for the most of it, with some other colors such as blue & black having their shine. And Argento uses the colors as a metaphor for this mostly disturbing tale, that is rich in violence & grisly gore. The violence depicted in ‘Suspiria’ is brutal & the nerve-wracking murders will leave you a little distressed.

Keeping in mind that even the great tales of horror demand relief, Argento provides nicely in the narrative. And he intelligently gives this tale a twist in its characters, with particular standouts in the form of Daniel, a blind piano teacher played delightfully well by Flavio Bucci & a help in the academy, who is given spooky make-up (intentionally) & a peculiar voice, to give this horror tale a campy feel for relief. These two characters are Argento’s vision of making us realize that even the tales of haunting eccentricity, demand a sense of relief & abstractness.

The Performances in ‘Suspiria’ are decidedly over-the-top. Argento opts for deliciously hammy portrayals from his actors, shooting them in dread, with close-ups, extreme zoom-ins & zoom-outs & in pure blood. Jessica Harper is perfectly cast as the protagonist out to know the ghastly truth within the ballet academy, delivering a worthy turn, that comes across as a strong feminist part. Stefania Casini is also credible in her part. The Late/Great Joan Bennett & The Late/Great Alida Valli command the screen & adapt to Argento’s bizarre vision of horror to perfection. The remaining cast are in sync with the film’s mood & sportingly add to the required campiness.

Luciano Tovoli’s Cinematography is another masterstroke for Argento’s vision. The lensman opts for wide frames, offering vastness & grandeur, while also creating fear & dread with, as mentioned earlier, extreme close-ups & some zoom-ins & zoom-outs. Tovoli’s work also captures the colors on display to astonishing results. The Late/Great Franco Fraticelli’s Editing is razor-crisp & doesn’t keep it down on the violent bits. The violence here hits you & the Editor knows exactly how to cut & shape them for frightening effect. The Art & Costume Design are a work of mastery, while the Make-Up is easily of textbook material for b-horror movie makers & buffs.

Goblin’s Score is magnificent. The haunting tunes are as much a character here, giving the film the eerie feel, it strongly demands. The Score is a mix of dread & punk, that turns into a chartbuster of sorts. I have a feeling that its main theme plays every Halloween at the gothic parties?

But the real star is Argento, from start to end. The Cult Filmmaker’s relentless approach to execute a spooky tale on sadistic witches, is truly a work of vision & guts. He paints the film with colors (red in particular) & throws its characters in a land of unpredictable brutality & frightfulness. The results are gratifying.

On the whole, ‘Suspiria’ is as fascinating as its frightening. This Cult-Classic has earned its status on the strength of its storytelling, style & colors.

P.S. I can’t wait to see how Director Luca Guadagnino will tell Argento’s story with his own distinctive vision later this year. After all, the influence has been unparalleled over the years.

Other Information:

Original Language it
Runtime 1 hr 39 min (99 min), 1 hr 28 min (88 min) (Germany), 1 hr 32 min (92 min) (USA), 1 hr 35 min (95 min) (Argentina)
Budget 0
Revenue 2884265
Status Released
Rated R
Genre Horror
Director Dario Argento
Writer Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Thomas De Quincey
Actors Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci
Country Italy
Awards 1 win & 3 nominations
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono (35 mm optical prints), 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints), Quadrophonic (Circum-Sound) (Japan theatrical release), Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1
Camera Arriflex 35-IIC, Technovision Lenses, Mitchell BNC, Technovision Lenses
Laboratory Technicolor S.p.a., Roma, Italy
Film Length 2,690 m (Italy), 2,630 m (Sweden)
Negative Format 35 mm (Eastman 100T 5247)
Cinematographic Process Digital Intermediate (4K) (2019 remaster), Technovision (anamorphic)
Printed Film Format DCP (4K), 35 mm