Suspiria (3 Disc Limited Edition)

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Summary: Gem of horror
Review: This is the most flamboyant horror movie ever. The movie's colorful cinematography completes the eerie story of a girl's horrible adventure at a haunted ballet academy in Germany. Most people don't understand the story because not a lot is mentioned until the sequel Inferno, but the haunted ballet is ruled by one of the Three Mothers, Mater Suspirioum. Mater Suspirioum was a witch who was also known as Helena Markos or The Black Queen. The faculty at the ballet academy is a coven for witches, and their leader is Mater Suspirioum. Mater controls most of the things that killed the people in the movie. This movie is great, I suggest everybody sees it.

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Summary: Deluxe Package.
Review: As of the moment, Amazon does not list what the contents are of this special edition DVD package. According to Anchor Bay, the three discs consist of the movie, a 50-minute interview (with Udo Kier, Jessica Harper, Argento, etc.), and the European CD of the soundtrack (my guess would be the Cinevox edition). Hopefully, Anchor Bay will keep true to their word and release Suspiria uncut. This shouldn't be a problem, as the uncut version has been easily accesible for a number of years now, available even in [video rental stores]. But after what those Anchor Bay dunces did to Manhunter, Vampyres, et al., you never know.

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Summary: Super scares
Review: One of the truly best scares I've seen..Very creepy from start to end. The best dario argento film ever,not to be missed......I love this movie every time I see it.(about 60 times and counting.

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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: This is a truly elegant piece of art horror, and is, without a doubt one of the scariest films I have ever seen. The eerie (if a little thin) plot involves a coven of witches who own a classy ballet school. However, it is the brilliant use of the camera that truly creates a sense of dread and fear. And, to add to the menacing quality of the visuals is a truly fantastic (and relentlessly disturbing) musical score by Itallian rock band Goblin. The only element of Suspiria that dissapointed me was the slightly watered-down ending, which seemed rather rushed and blunt when compared to the slow-building terror of the rest of the film. However, by that time you'll be so thrilled and horrified by the superb first half that this will hardly matter. In conclusion, this is a classic and a must-see. (I also highly recommend the soundtrack!)

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Summary: a horror movie
Review: Bottom line is that this is a great horror movie....I've read a lot of the other reviews and the negative ones seem to talk about the violent deaths and not being able to understand what is going on. First of all, it's a horror movie, so ofcourse there are going to be violent deaths (it's not Ghostbusters). As for the plot, I believe (as others have stated) that it is supposed to be dreamlike...but you are able to follow along. The basic plot is this...girl goes to dance academy headed by a coven of witches..now sit back and enjoy. Enjoy it for its great eye-candy, music, and most of all atmosphere. Dario Argento is a superb director and I cannot wait for this to finally be released on dvd.

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Summary: Suspiria - Thrills & Chills from the Master
Review: Suspiria is a visually stunning piece which is well worth viewing. Dario Argento was on a roll when he did this film (some may remember Dawn of the Dead, Creepers & Inferno). I particularly like the blue, green and red hues which give the film a gothic/nightmarish vision and lots of atmosphere. Some spectacular/unusual murder sequences(reminiscent of The Omen) and definitely not for the squeamish.

Also, a creepy ghoulish cast of characters helps to build tension and incoherence. Some references to alchemy and the occult make it black magical!!

I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it for horror fans. Watch it in the dark for maximum effect!!

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Summary: Could have been better
Review: I like the sets, the color, the photography, and the style--unfortunately, more than style is needed to make a good movie. Too bad the plot was so thin. The acting wasn't as bad as other reviewers say--I think it adds a certain surreal feel to the film. I enjoyed Alida Vali's performance the best.

There is a scene between her and the blind piano player having an argument that is really bizarre and amusing--possibly unintentionally but it's hard to tell. The scariest scene to me is when the blind guy is attacked by his own dog.

I think the extreme gore in this film was unnescessary and distracting--maybe that's the idea. A little well-placed gore is can be effective, but the first murder scene just went on a little too long, eventually reaching a far-fetched and sadistic climax. I guess the effectiveness of that scene is that the viewer keeps expecting the camera to cut away to something else but it never does.

Contrary to what others have said about the music--it actually underminds the suspense. It only works in the maggot-scene. Other times it makes the silly dialogue hard to hear which may or may not be a bad thing.

Argento has a great visual style and direction--I just wish he would pick a well-written script.

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Summary: Argento's Masterpiece is one of the best horror films!
Review: For those who are not familiar with the italian horror genre or with Dario Argento this is the film to watch in order to be correctly introduced to Argento and the genre. The film is about an american ballet dancer named Suzy Bannon(Jessica Harper) who is accepted into a prestigous ballet school in Germany. But then she discovers that the headmistresses and some of the other staff are actually a coven of witches. Don't concern yourself with the plot because this movie is not about the plot. In this film Argento uses every method he can to scare the bejesus out of you. Creepy camera movements, a terrifying music score which he composed and which is played by Goblin, great cinematography (a great use of the colors blue, red, yellow, and green) and an immense amount of blood and gore which only adds to the terror. Your senses experience a rush watching this film, especially in the dark and that was the intention. Jessica Harper turns in the best acting ever seen in an Argento film and the supporting cast is good as well, it includes Alida Valli(THE THIRD MAN, INFERNO) and Joan Bennett(THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, SCARLETT STREET). He also co-wrote the film with his wife Daria Nicolodi(TENEBRE, PHENOMENA). It was based on a story she heard from her grandmother about when her grandmother was young how she enrolled in a school and how she discovered that the teachers did witchcraft. And the first ten minutes of the film are unforgettable, they are arguably the best sequence in an Argento film. They inclue one of the most terrifying and one of the most bloody murders in film history. I dare say it even rivals the shower scene in PSYCHO. This film has been acclaimed by critics around the world and it had a great commercial success too. Do yourself a favor and watch this masterpiece. Do not miss it.

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Summary: great but not 'the scariest film ever'!!
Review: Ive read nearly every review on the internet for this film (i was THAT excited about seeing it!!)and it seems theres a lot of people who are PRETENDING to have seen this!!People are calling this 'the most terrifying movie ever' etc.I mean these people really need to relax.Its a great film but definitely not the scariest ive seen.The first ten minutes though are,not breathtaking,but really good.Theres enough suspence in these opening ten minutes than anything of late youve seen.I wasnt expecting much of a plot after reading others reviews and i wasnt dissapointed.The beautiful camera work and set design make up for it though.This is not a great horror film,its a great film.PERIOD.The thing i like about this one though is the fact that you can watch it time and time again and get something new out of it.I`m not sure if its just me or weather you really are not sure if its really happening,if shes dreaming or if shes developing an extreme psychotic state.The best example of this is a scene when she kills a bat in her room(!!) with a chair and the very next scene shes sat on her bed calmly smoking a cigarette as though nothing happened.Theres so much going on here,it really is well directed.You can get quite disorientated trying to work out whats going on!!A great film but dont believe them 'scariest film ever' reviews from them anxious,nervous induviduals!!

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Summary: all you need to know for "Suspiria"
Review: Don't bother yourself with the details of the plot, just sit back and take in the brilliant set pieces (the scene with the dog and the blind man is incredible) and the foreboding, nightmarish score by Goblin (which sounds like a Satanic lullaby). If this doesn't sound like much of an incentive, just rent it and you'll see differently. This is Dario Argento in his prime, and although I think "Deep Red" is a superior film, "Suspiria" is still an effective shocker.

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