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Summary: Lotsa Sizzle With Little Steak.....
Review: I've been hearing about Suspiria for years; I had seen it once, ages ago, on Cable, and didn't really think much of it. I dedided to buy this 3-disc set on the strength of the reviews here on Amazon, and the past quality of Anchor Bay's DVD line. The package itself is gorgeous; The set includes a great booklet with a ton of information about the film, and a packet of 8 lobby card reproductions. Disc one is a restored, uncut version of Suspiria, and it looks absolutely stunning. The colors are crisp and vibrant, and the sound is spectacular. The story, however, is lacking. In fact, it's virtually non-existent.
The plot is reminiscent of a fairy-tale: An American student arrives at a German Ballet school, and strange murders ensue. That's pretty much it. The murders are gruesome, and the ending is intriguing, if somewhat abrupt. My overall feeling about the film was that the over-stylization was there to cover the total lack of coherent plot. There's a lot to look at, but in the end, what's the point? Disc one also includes Radio & TV spots, American & International trailers, Poster, Print Ad, and stills gallery, and a video of the Suspiria theme by Daemonia, which is REALLY gay. (I don't mean homosexual; I mean gay, like seeing guys in their 40's and 50's dressed up like goths...freaky stuff.) There's also a hidden outtake of the Udo Kier interview, which is pretty funny. Disc 2 is the mostly sub-titled 25th Anniversary documentary, which has interviews with Director Dario Argento, Star Jessica Harper, and others. Some interesting stuff, but not nearly enough for 52 minutes. I didn't find any Easter Eggs on this Disc. Disc 3 is the Suspiria score on CD; Their music is very unusual, and fits the movie well. It's a nice extra; The main theme has been stuck in my head for days. Unfortunately, there isn't a track listing, so I have no idea what the song titles are. I don't feel cheated by Suspiria; The package and extras are so attractive that you more than get your money's worth. I just would have liked some steak to go with the sizzle....
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Summary: Now kids beware of the soundtrack
Review: This is a very scary film. The basic story is that a ballerina finds out that her school is run by witches and the occult. There are a lot of gory scenes - women being cut up by barbed wires , a blind man being attacked by his own guide dog - but I think what really scares me is the soundtrack - such a creepy and at times fiercely black sounding it makes the film that bit more atmospheric ( a bit too much some might feel ) However if you're up for something gruesome this'll be the film for you
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Summary: Helena Marcos would be proud
Review: The classic Argento film (which inspired Bridget Fonda to get into acting according to an interview on the disc) gets the special DVD treatment from the always great Anchor Bay. The transfer is wonderful, the bonus features, including recent interviews with cast and crew are priceless. The addition of the booklet and lobby card reproductions only adds to this collector's item. Oh, did I mention that the original soundtrack by the Goblins is the third disc? This is "Suspiria" as it was meant to be seen.
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Summary: Amazing film, great DVD
Review: Personally I liked Argento's Deep Red better than Suspiria, but Suspiria is still a landmark of horror and it goes with out saying that it's an absolute must for any fans of the genre. Anchor Bay's DVD had great A/V presentation, but I lament their inclusion of the soundtrack CD, as I think an isolated music track would have been preferable (how many times is the average person likely to listen to the cd anyway?). Some of the extras include a terrible music video (i have no idea why this was included) and a 52 minute documentary. A full 52 minutes may sound impressive but it does tend to drag on in spots and there is very little information to be garnered from it. It's worth a look at least once though, even if the soft white subtitles are a chore to read. You also get a nice booklet and a few lobby card reproductions. Overall, this 3 disc set is a decent buy and is worth it if your a big fan of the film, but most fans will do fine with the standard edition. Dragon are releasing a version soon which has three discs also but instead of the documentary it includes the excellent 80 minute Dario Argento's world of horror doco. It might be worth your while waiting for that to come out. Still, kudos to Anchor Bay for finally giving this film the treatment it deserves.
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Summary: can teach new horror movies a lesson
Review: i bearly watched halloween resurrection and it's very stupid,
like MOST of the new horror films,i have a hard time trying to
satisfy my high horror expectations.but dario argento looks
like a very decent film maker.i will try to search within his
collection a little more,but suspiria is a very good movie,
HIGHLY RECOMENDED FOR HORROR MOVIE FANS.
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I realize I am in the minority and that Suspiria is well-reviewed by many, but I found it to be a totally amateurish effort. The effects are awful (fake attacking dogs, bats on strings, and blood that looks like day-glow tempera paint.) It is stylish, but the colored lighting is overdone and the whisper and scream filled soundtrack gets annoying... The plot is disjointed and uncompelling, and the ending is unsatisfying...I can't believe that people compared this to the Exorcist and Shining.
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Summary: New viewers, take it from me this is great!
Review: Deciding to take previous reviwers advice, on how good this movie is i bought this movie becuase i just seen Jennifer Connelly in Phenomena, a 1985 Argento film. I was creeped out and amazed on how eerie the movie was. I particualrly enjoyed the score. Anyway, I started looking into this Dario Argento character and aparently he is a God in Italian cinema. Even though he is not too famous in the states the people who do watch his films love him. Kind of like the Those "Zombie freaks" that love Romero. This apparently is his definitive masterpiece of a three part trilogy involving withces.(the third is not made yet) The way this guy freaks you out and shoves the violence and suspense down your throat has been unseen before by me and quite frankly i enjoyed it. The score is scary as hell and the lighting will make you wish you stayed sober for the movie. Each death scene has never been done before and beleive me you will want to take your eyes off of it. The last 15 minutes of the movie will make you turn the light back on and lock the all the windows why you sit in your bed in silence trying to ponder what you just watched.
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.....
Review: I saw "Suspiria" on its' release in 1977 with a group of friends and no one liked it but me. I was just blown away. It's been at the top of my list for years. I've since owned various incarnations of it ever since it appeared on tape. There's never been a good print of it until Anchor Bay got a hold of it. I now own the 3-disc set on DVD and couldn't be happier with it. The film is intoxicating from start to finish. Jessica Harper was the ideal choice for the American ballet student who dances her way right into a witches' coven in a German dance academy. Joan Bennett and Alida Valli are solid ice as the acadamys' overseers. What Argento can do with colors, sets and atmosphere are phenomenally on display here. The Goblin score is almost unbearably intense. Schoolgirls take on a menacing aura as the newcomer (Harper) struggles to fit in and establish some sort of independence much to Bennetts' and Vallis' chagrin. Harper is curious as to the teachers' nightly activities and when her also suspicious roommate disappears, she sets out to uncover the truth. The rain of maggots on the girls from the rotting food in the attic is still an unsettling sequence. But the murder set pieces are the real chillers. These are some of the most elaborate, garish and grisly deaths Argento has orchestrated in any of his films. The climax when Harper discovers the ancient witch Helena Marcos' resting place only to have her rise and summon the corpse of Harpers' roommate is one of the most terrifying sequences Argento has ever done. When Harper stabs the witch in the neck all Hell breaks loose and the walls literally come tumbling down in flames. With "Deep Red", this is my favorite of Argentos' films. The interviews with Harper and others on the Anniversary disc are really entertaining and informative. And the entire Goblin soundtrack is on another disc as well. A fantastic package and collectors' item. "Suspiria" ranks as one of the best horror films ever made by anyone. Simply a modern classic.
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Summary: SCARY AND DISTUBING AND VERY BLOODY!!!
Review: Suspiria is definately one of the scariest movies ever made, and this is the definitive version. The 3 disc Suspiria gives you all even the Goblin music from the movie!!! This movie will definately mess you up. Don't listen to any bad reviews, because they are lying through there teeth and trying to trick you out of buying one of the scariest movies ever made! I would recommend this one to anyone who is in need of a good scare! Also think about buying The Exorcist, The Changeling, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Rosemary's Baby while you are here. Hope you enjoy this movie as much as I did. Watch it alone in the dark, and prepare for a scare!
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Summary: Evocative Italian horror masterpiece
Review: This film from Italian director Dario Argento, a brilliantly vibrant, Neo-Expressionist horror fable, stylishly tells the tale of an American student studying in a strange ballet school overseas. Suzy travels to Germany to begin her study of ballet, but upon arrival she is only met with a series of absurd events. First an expelled girl from the school is murdered, and the blind piano player is killed by his own watch dog, and even maggots drop from the ceiling! Suzy's friend is suspicious and says the school is run by a coven of witches, and try's to escape but is killed. After visiting a psychiatrist who studies the occult, she decides to find out once and for all the truth of the school. This film is creepy in its story, visuals, music, and direction. Sharp red, blue and black colors fill the screen, giving this film an almost surreal feel. The direction is amazing, very stylish, and captures the murders and other scenes in very intelligent scary shots. This is what horror is about, and is a must see for any fan of horror. I love the strange visuals of this film, the spooky music by Goblin, the colorful and baroque sets, and the horrifying scenes of the deaths, that are done in such a brilliant and creepy way, make this film feel more than a B-movie. For fans of horror, 5 stars.
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