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| caption = The only thing more terrifying than the last five minutes of this film are the first 90!
  
 
| directed by = [[Dario Argento]]
  
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| written by = [[Dario Argento]]; Daria Nicolodi
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| written by = [[Dario Argento]]; [[Daria Nicolodi]]
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| produced by = Salvatore Argento; Claudio Argento
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| produced by = [[Salvatore Argento]]; [[Claudio Argento]]
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| music by = [[Dario Argento]]; Goblin
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| music by = [[Dario Argento]]; [[Goblins, The|Goblin]]
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| cinematography = Luciano Tovoli
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| cinematography = [[Luciano Tovoli]]
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| edited by = Franco Fraticelli
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| edited by = [[Franco Fraticelli]]
 
| distributed by = [[Seda Spettacoli]]
  
| distributed by = [[Seda Spettacoli]]
 
| release date(s) = [[February 1st]], [[1977]] (Italy)<br>[[August 12th]], [[1977]] (US)
  
| release date(s) = [[February 1st]], [[1977]] (Italy)<br>[[August 12th]], [[1977]] (US)
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| followed by = ''[[Inferno (1980)]]''
  
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'''''Suspiria''''' is an Italian expressionist feature film of the supernatural thriller genre with an emphasis on the [[occult]]. It was written and directed by [[Dario Argento]] and co-written by [[Daria Nicolodi]], who was originally slated to star in the movie before Argento decided upon American actress [[Jessica Harper]] to take on the leading female role. It was produced by [[Seda Spettacoli]] and premiered in [[Italy]] on [[February 1st]], [[1977]]. Jessica Harper stars as Suzy Bannion - an American ballerina who joins a prestigious European dance academy. Sound pretty pedestrian, eh? Nothing sordid about that. I mean... its not like European ballerinas would use their school as a front for wicked occult shenanigans, would they?
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''Suspiria'' was first released to home video on [[VHS]] format in [[1988]] by Magnum Entertainment. It was released again on [[March 24th]], [[1998]] by Fox Lorber and again in [[1989]] in [[Canada]]. It was released to [[DVD]] on region 2 format on [[October 25th]], [[2000]]. The cover art for this version showed twin images of Jessica Harper's character Suzy Bannion side by side with one another. Another region 2 version, ASIN: B00004CZSQ, was re-issued on [[October 28th]], [[2002]]. The cover art to this version featured the standard black background with a ballet dancer standing in a pool of blood. This version was produced by A-Films.
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''Suspiria'' was first released to home video on [[VHS]] format in [[1988]] by Magnum Entertainment. It was released again on [[March 24th]], [[1998]] by Fox Lorber and again in [[1989]] in [[Canada]]. It was released to [[DVD]] on region 2 format on [[October 25th]], [[2000]]. The cover art for this version showed twin images of Jessica Harper's character Suzy Bannion side by side with one another. Another region 2 version, ASIN: B00004CZSQ, was re-issued on [[October 28th]], [[2002]]. The cover art to this version featured the standard black background with a ballet dancer standing in a pool of blood. This version was produced by A-Films.
   
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The film was released again on region 1 format as part of the [[Dario Argento]] Collection by [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] and [[Starz Entertainment]] on [[September 11th]], [[2001]]. The 3-disc Limited Edition region 1 boxset of ''Suspiria'' was released by Anchor Bay and Starz on this date as well. Special features on this DVD set include television and radio spots, a music video to "Daemonica" by Goblin, a still gallery; a 25th Anniversary featurette (running time 52 min.) and the original Goblin soundtrack on disc 3.
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The film was released again on region 1 format as part of the [[Dario Argento]] Collection by [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] and [[Starz Entertainment]] on [[September 11th]], [[2001]]. The 3-disc Limited Edition region 1 boxset of ''Suspiria'' was released by Anchor Bay and Starz on this date as well. Special features on this DVD set include television and radio spots, a music video to "Daemonica" by Goblin, a still gallery; a 25th Anniversary featurette (running time 52 min.) and the original Goblin soundtrack on disc 3.
   
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A 2-disc Special Edition of ''Suspiria'' was released by Blue Underground on [[September 25th]], [[2007]]. Disc one special features include the original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spots, the "Daemonica" music video, talent biographies and a featurette containing interviews with director [[Dario Argento]], co-writer Daria Nicolodi, cinematographer Luciano Tovoli, actress Jessica Harper, actress Stefania Casini, actor [[Udo Kier]] and the band Goblin.
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A 2-disc Special Edition of ''Suspiria'' was released by Blue Underground on [[September 25th]], [[2007]]. Disc one special features include the original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spots, the "Daemonica" music video, talent biographies and a featurette containing interviews with director [[Dario Argento]], co-writer [[Daria Nicolodi]], cinematographer Luciano Tovoli, actress Jessica Harper, actress Stefania Casini, actor [[Udo Kier]] and the band Goblin.
   
 
== Notes & Trivia ==
  
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* The tagline for this film is "The only thing more terrifying than the last five minutes of this film are the first 90!", which basically states that the climax of the movie is not as compelling as the previous bits, which is somewhat of an underwhelming testimonial, innit?
 
* Principal filming on ''Suspiria'' began on [[July 26th]], [[1976]] and concluded on [[November 30th]].
  
* Principal filming on ''Suspiria'' began on [[July 26th]], [[1976]] and concluded on [[November 30th]].
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* Is considered "One Of The Scariest Movies Of All Time!" by ''Entertainment Weekly'' magazine.
  
* Is considered "One Of The Scariest Movies Of All Time!" by ''Entertainment Weekly'' magazine.
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* This is the fifth film directed by [[Dario Argento]]. He previously directed ''[[Deep Red (1975)|Deep Red]]'' in [[1975]]. His next film is ''[[Inferno (1980)|Inferno]]'', which was released in [[1980]].
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* Actress [[Joan Bennett]] is also known for playing the role of [[Elizabeth Collins Stoddard]] on the [[1960s]] gothic soap opera ''[[Dark Shadows (1966 TV Series)|Dark Shadows]]''.
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* This is the fifth film directed by [[Dario Argento]]. He previously directed ''[[Deep Red (1975)|Deep Red]]'' in [[1975]]. His next film is ''[[Inferno (1980)|Inferno]]'', which was released in [[1980]].
 
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* A poster from ''Suspiria'' is briefly seen in the ''[[Masters of Horror (TV Series)|Masters of Horror]]'' episode [[Masters of Horror: Pelts|"Pelts"]], which was also directed by [[Dario Argento]].
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* Actress [[Joan Bennett]] is also known for playing the role of [[Elizabeth Collins Stoddard]] on the [[1960s]] gothic soap opera ''[[Dark Shadows (1966 TV Series)|Dark Shadows]]''.
 
   
 
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* [[Wikipedia:Suspiria|Suspiria at Wikipedia]]
  
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* [http://www.terrortrap.com/topten/suspiria/ Suspiria at The Terror Trap]
  
* [http://www.terrortrap.com/topten/suspiria/ Suspiria at The Terror Trap]
 
* [http://www.monstersatplay.com/review/dvd/s/suspiria.php Suspiria at Monsters at Play]
  
* [http://www.monstersatplay.com/review/dvd/s/suspiria.php Suspiria at Monsters at Play]
 
* [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1020662-suspiria/ Suspiria at Rotten Tomatoes]
  
* [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1020662-suspiria/ Suspiria at Rotten Tomatoes]
 
* [http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/92027/Suspiria/ Suspiria at Turner Classic Movies]
  
* [http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/92027/Suspiria/ Suspiria at Turner Classic Movies]
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Suspiria
Suspiria (1977)
Credits
Title: Suspiria
Directed by: Dario Argento
Written by: Dario Argento; Daria Nicolodi
Produced by: Salvatore Argento; Claudio Argento
Music by: Dario Argento; Goblin
Cinematography: Luciano Tovoli
Edited by: Franco Fraticelli
Production
Distributors: Seda Spettacoli
Released: February 1st, 1977 (Italy)
August 12th, 1977 (US)
Rating: R
Running time: 98 min.
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Budget: Unknown
Gross: ITL 1,430,000,000
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Suspiria is an Italian expressionist feature film of the supernatural thriller genre with an emphasis on the occult. It was written and directed by Dario Argento and co-written by Daria Nicolodi, who was originally slated to star in the movie before Argento decided upon American actress Jessica Harper to take on the leading female role. It was produced by Seda Spettacoli and premiered in Italy on February 1st, 1977. Jessica Harper stars as Suzy Bannion - an American ballerina who joins a prestigious European dance academy. Sound pretty pedestrian, eh? Nothing sordid about that. I mean... its not like European ballerinas would use their school as a front for wicked occult shenanigans, would they?

Cast

Actor Role
Jessica Harper Suzy Bannion
Stefania Casini Sara
Flavio Bucci Daniel
Miguel Bosé Mark
Barbara Magnolfi Olga
Susanna Javicoli Sonia
Eva Axén Pat Hingle
Rudolf Schündler Professor Milius
Udo Kier Doctor Frank Mandel
Alida Valli Miss Tanner
Joan Bennett Madame Blanc
Margherita Horowitz Teacher
Jacopo Mariani Albert
Fulvio Mingozzi Taxi driver
Franca Scagnetti Cook
Renato Scarpa Professor Verdegast
Serafina Scorceletti 2nd cook
Giuseppe Transocchi Pavlo
Renata Zamengo Caroline
Alessandra Capozzi Dancer
Salvatore Capozzi Dancer
Diana Ferrara Dancer
Cristina Latini Dancer
Alfredo Raino Dancer
Claudia Zaccari Dancer
Dario Argento Narrator
Giovanni Di Bernardo Police inspector
Daria Nicolodi Woman at airport

Home Video

Suspiria was first released to home video on VHS format in 1988 by Magnum Entertainment. It was released again on March 24th, 1998 by Fox Lorber and again in 1989 in Canada. It was released to DVD on region 2 format on October 25th, 2000. The cover art for this version showed twin images of Jessica Harper's character Suzy Bannion side by side with one another. Another region 2 version, ASIN: B00004CZSQ, was re-issued on October 28th, 2002. The cover art to this version featured the standard black background with a ballet dancer standing in a pool of blood. This version was produced by A-Films.

The film was released again on region 1 format as part of the Dario Argento Collection by Anchor Bay Entertainment and Starz Entertainment on September 11th, 2001. The 3-disc Limited Edition region 1 boxset of Suspiria was released by Anchor Bay and Starz on this date as well. Special features on this DVD set include television and radio spots, a music video to "Daemonica" by Goblin, a still gallery; a 25th Anniversary featurette (running time 52 min.) and the original Goblin soundtrack on disc 3.

A 2-disc Special Edition of Suspiria was released by Blue Underground on September 25th, 2007. Disc one special features include the original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spots, the "Daemonica" music video, talent biographies and a featurette containing interviews with director Dario Argento, co-writer Daria Nicolodi, cinematographer Luciano Tovoli, actress Jessica Harper, actress Stefania Casini, actor Udo Kier and the band Goblin.

Notes & Trivia

  • The tagline for this film is "The only thing more terrifying than the last five minutes of this film are the first 90!", which basically states that the climax of the movie is not as compelling as the previous bits, which is somewhat of an underwhelming testimonial, innit?
  • Principal filming on Suspiria began on July 26th, 1976 and concluded on November 30th.
  • Is considered "One Of The Scariest Movies Of All Time!" by Entertainment Weekly magazine.
  • This is the fifth film directed by Dario Argento. He previously directed Deep Red in 1975. His next film is Inferno, which was released in 1980.
  • Actress Joan Bennett is also known for playing the role of Elizabeth Collins Stoddard on the 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows.
  • A poster from Suspiria is briefly seen in the Masters of Horror episode "Pelts", which was also directed by Dario Argento.

External Links

References

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