Rating: Summary: Haunting. One of the most beautiful horror movies ever made. Review: A beautiful American Ballet student goes to Germany to attend a rather prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, one of the students is brutally murdered, maggots drip from the academy's ceilings, and even man's best friend falls under diabolical influence. The beautifully maintained dance academy is actually more than it appears to be. Hiding within it's walls is an EVIL waiting to destroy anyone who dares to investigate its secrets. I always wondered what all the fuss over this particular film was about. Even as a child, I desperately wanted to see this movie but it was hardly EVER on television and when it was, it usually aired during the frightful hours before dawn. Now, after many years, I finally got the chance to purchase it on DVD. The praise is well deserved. There is something magical about this film. Something I can't really pin point. Is it the cast of lovely leading ladies? Is it the artfully decorated set designs? Is it the mysterious and enigmatic storyline? I guess it's all of these and more. Every single frame in the film looks like a painting. From the wall paper to the staircase to the main characters posing gracefully infront of the camera. Never has a horror movie looked more beautiful. Even some of the carefully executed murder sequences (despite it's grotesque-ness) are quite lovely to look at. Argento take a bow. This is an absolutely bone-chilling, haunting and unforgettable excursion into the world of witchcraft and the BEYOND. A CLASSIC film that rightfully deserves it's place as one of Horror's TRUE CLASSICS and a masterpiece of the genre. They don't make movies like this anymore . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Rating: Summary: Classic Italian Horror Film Review: For those of you who think movies like Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Jeepers Creepers and new teen horror movies are great, just hit your back button and find something else. This is a classic piece of cult horror cinema. The effects are bad at times, the story is choppy and it can be difficult to follow. But this movie is 25 years old! Argento is a master of filmmaking. His use of colors, beautiful editing and an amazing soundtrack by Goblin all make this a classic. Why rent a new horror movie that looks like a Gap commercial when you can own a classic?
Rating: Summary: Weird and doesn't entirely make sense but still good fun Review: The buzz on Italian horror might have really kicked in with Suspiria. After seeing Fulci and Lenzi movies I was really apprehensive with Argento. I was pleasantly surprised to see the difference in quality, camerawork, pacing, editing, character development, etc. It's tough to understand the first time through, and the killings don't look terribly effective (especially the throat-slitting scene) but for the above-mentioned kudos, it's worth sitting through and learning to really enjoy. The soundtrack is probably the biggest plus, and the opening killings are a real doozy (though the heart should be gushing blood when it's stabbed). Good induction to Eurohorror; here's hoping Argento can finish his Trilogy (Suspiria, Inferno, and the next yet-to-be-named witch movie).
Rating: Summary: SUSPIRIA SUCKS, dont buy this movie!! Review: this movie sucks, its one of the worst scary movies ever made!! i dont know how people like this movie. it made no sence ,it left alot of things out so watching it you were completly lost or confused. IT WASNT SCAREY AT ALL!!! the blood was so fake ,who has red orange blood?! i mean come on!! the acting was bad, the characters didnt seem scared enough. i'd compare this movie to a corny hunted house at a pumpkin patch or something.after watching the movie you'll feel confused and mad .nothing scary happend though out the movie. dont buy it!!!
Rating: Summary: far from the scariest! Review: i gave this film two stars only because of its stylized camera shots,and the use of the creepy music was a good choice but it all leads up to a bunch of nothing. one over the top bloody death at the begining and a dog that turns on its owner by tearing at it's neck. only to conclude with the killing of a witch that snores real scary and is invisible!!! this is not the scariest movie ever. i think it just might be the worst however.
Rating: Summary: The Ultimate Italian Horror Movie! Review: Two weeks ago, at 5:30 in the morning, I watched SUSPIRIA for the first time. No wonder why this is the most popular horror movie from Italy; this movie is not just a horror movie, it's an entirely new experience! SUSPIRIA is about an American ballet student attending the Tanz Academy in Germany and the weirdness she encounters. I won't go into the plot too deeply, or anything else about it, because it really doesn't matter and it doesn't make much sense anyway. But I will say that the effect of SUSPIRIA is akin to a nightmare; it's as if Dario Argento went into somebody's mind as a nightmare was happening and captured it all on film! The sets, the lighting, the photography, the special effects, and that music score all make the expeirence unforgettable! The Limited Edition is the best way to own SUSPIRIA. Along with the beautifully remastered movie (THX-certified no less), the Limited Edition includes a 25th Anniversary documentary with interviews and anecdotes from Argento; co-writer Daria Nicolodi; stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Udo Kier; the band Goblin, who made that awesome score among others such as Argento's DEEP RED; and others. It also includes the CD soundtrack, the ultimate bonus; now you get to listen to Goblin's awesome compositions on your stereo or CD Walkman and get chills! Also in the Limited Edition are 9 lobby cards, the Chapter listings, and a great booklet including a Jessica Harper interview. As an Argento fan (or a SUSPIRIA fan), it would be inconceivable not to own this awesome DVD release of this incredible movie!
Rating: Summary: good enough! Review: I was curious to watch a Dario Argento film for so long now since I've heard a great deal about him. It just so happens that the first film I got to see from him is Suspiria being considered one of his best. I must say the color and designs in the film is fantastic but it's not all that scary to be honest. The blood looks fake but fashionable. All in all a fair movie. This limited edition does include however the soundtrack to the film which is classic in my opinion and which is also the reason why I gave this a 4 stars instead of a 3 stars.
Rating: Summary: HORROR FAN Review: If you were to make a list of the top 10 best horror films of all time it might look something like this (keep in mind this is a list of well known horror films).. 1. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 2. THE EXORCIST 3. DAWN OF THE DEAD 4. SUSPIRIA 5. PSYCHO 6. EVIL DEAD 7. NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. (part one) 8. HALLOWEEN 9. ALIENS 10. CREEPSHOW ..Now if you've heard of this film you've likely heard of the other films on this list. As an adult I don't become scared when I watch horror films, I have way to much knowledge on how movies are made to ever really become frightened while viewing. However, the titles listed above are great horror films to me. And I'm not saying that I don't jump sometimes when something on screen jumps at you with intense music to back it up, we all love when that happens. I'm 28 years old and I've been a fan of horror films ever since I was still in the single digits, do you remember the first time you saw a zombie rise from the grave? It was like losing some kind of virginity. As for this horror masterpiece.. any horror film that has witches, zombies, fire, numorous violent murders of ballet dancers, & a soundtrack by the devil will always get high marks in my book.
Rating: Summary: Gory Fun!!! Review: This was interesting little Italian Horror flick that I liked a whole lot! A nice little dose of suspense and blood will do the trick!!! I loved the music score! Its about a girl learning dance at a new school. Her teachers are nice and so are the students. But little does she know that the teachers are really witches, and they are killing the students in a grizzly fashion! I think this was a good movie and I hope you enjoy!
Rating: Summary: overrated but not bad Review: no can deny how stylish this movie is. the music is real good but at times is annoying. i also love the use of color and the last like 20 minutes is good. overall i would say this movie is overrated. this is the only dario argento movie i have seen so maybe i have to see some of his other movies first. also not as gory as i expected. stick with lucio fulci for italian gore flicks.
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