Dario Argento's 1977 Campy Horror film SUSPIRIA left an unending impression on filmmakers and film-buffs alike. I, myself, loved that film and hold it high to this day. And so is the case for Director Luca Guadagnino, who has passionately remade the classic with a frightening new vision. And Luca, a fine director, delivers a highly impressive remake of a much-loved classic. The brand new version may not surprise the buffs of the original, and may not appeal to all, but its distinctive vision is hard to ignore. This is deliciously twisted storytelling!
'Suspiria' Synopsis: A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.
'Suspiria' is horror film that celebrates the art of dance and the twisted human psyche. Luca, along-with Writer David Kajganich, paints a film that is gorgeous in the most grotesque manner. The narrative is gruesome at times and is sure to put many off, by the bloodshed depicted here. But come on, this is a remake of a film originally made by Dario Argento, and he depicted gore with campiness. And Luca maintains the narrative with the same ideology, although this is a far more serious film than Argento's. Luca is here for the claps, so he colors every frame with a bruised beauty. Luca has done a superlative job here, as the director delivers a supernatural horror film about dance, death and witches, with a vision not many possess.
Kajganich's Screenplay flows well and offers a highly shocking finale, that is sure to leave many surprised, in a good way. However, some of the dialogue here are flat and some scenes needed to be crisper, overall. Sayombhu Mukdeeprom's Cinematography is extraordinary. The lens-man captures the madness with astounding success. Walter Fasano's Editing is sharp, although 'Suspiria' feels a little too long at a 151-minutes! Art and Costume Design are top-class. Thom Yorke's Score is superb.
Performance-Wise: Tilda Swinton is spellbinding. Cast in three roles here, all diverse from one another, the Oscar-Winner is simply unforgettable here. Dakota Johnson, the film's leading-lady, does a stellar job. Mia Goth is first-rate. Chloë Grace Moretz makes a brief appearance, but is splendid in her bit. Jessica Harper, the iconic star of the original, makes a fleeting appearance. The actresses who portray the witches, are outstanding.
On the whole, 'Suspiria' works big time. I can't recommend it enough.
'Suspiria' Synopsis: A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.
'Suspiria' is horror film that celebrates the art of dance and the twisted human psyche. Luca, along-with Writer David Kajganich, paints a film that is gorgeous in the most grotesque manner. The narrative is gruesome at times and is sure to put many off, by the bloodshed depicted here. But come on, this is a remake of a film originally made by Dario Argento, and he depicted gore with campiness. And Luca maintains the narrative with the same ideology, although this is a far more serious film than Argento's. Luca is here for the claps, so he colors every frame with a bruised beauty. Luca has done a superlative job here, as the director delivers a supernatural horror film about dance, death and witches, with a vision not many possess.
Kajganich's Screenplay flows well and offers a highly shocking finale, that is sure to leave many surprised, in a good way. However, some of the dialogue here are flat and some scenes needed to be crisper, overall. Sayombhu Mukdeeprom's Cinematography is extraordinary. The lens-man captures the madness with astounding success. Walter Fasano's Editing is sharp, although 'Suspiria' feels a little too long at a 151-minutes! Art and Costume Design are top-class. Thom Yorke's Score is superb.
Performance-Wise: Tilda Swinton is spellbinding. Cast in three roles here, all diverse from one another, the Oscar-Winner is simply unforgettable here. Dakota Johnson, the film's leading-lady, does a stellar job. Mia Goth is first-rate. Chloë Grace Moretz makes a brief appearance, but is splendid in her bit. Jessica Harper, the iconic star of the original, makes a fleeting appearance. The actresses who portray the witches, are outstanding.
On the whole, 'Suspiria' works big time. I can't recommend it enough.