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SUSPIRIA

1977 IT HMDB
febrero 1, 1977

Una joven (Jessica Harper) ingresa en una exclusiva academia de baile la misma noche en que asesinan a una de las alumnas. La subdirectora del centro es la amable Madame Blank, que brinda a la nueva alumna las comodidades y facilidades necesarias para su aprendizaje. Pero, poco a poco, una atmósfera malsana se va apoderando del lugar, y la estancia de la joven se va convirtiendo en una verdadera pesadilla.

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Produccion: Claudio Argento (Producer)Salvatore Argento (Executive Producer)
Guion: Daria Nicolodi (Screenplay)
Musica: Dario Argento (Original Music Composer)Massimo Morante (Original Music Composer)Fabio Pignatelli (Original Music Composer)Agostino Marangolo (Original Music Composer)Claudio Simonetti (Original Music Composer)
Fotografia: Luciano Tovoli (Director of Photography)

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Marco Castellini

Suspiria

Susy Benner, una joven estudiante estadounidense, se traslada a Friburgo (en Alemania) para asistir a la academia de danza más famosa de Europa. Una vez que deja el aeropuerto, se encuentra en el centro de extraños y inquietantes acontecimientos, así como de una serie de brutales asesinatos que provocarán la desaparición de algunos personajes de la academia. ¿Es obra de un asesino loco o es algo que va más allá de la imaginación humana? ¿Logrará la pobre Susy descubrir el secreto de esta mansión maldita y salvarse, o será ya demasiado tarde? Helena Markos la está esperando... Con esta película, Argento pasa del thriller de "Profondo Rosso" al fantástico puro. Al inicio de la película, el espectador creerá estar ante el "clásico" misterio de Argento, dado el increíble comienzo que tiene como protagonistas a dos mujeres asesinadas por un misterioso individuo del que solo vemos la mano, pero las apariencias engañan... En su estreno, la película fue muy apreciada en el extranjero, mientras que en Italia fue bastante ignorada y reevaluada solo posteriormente. Desde el punto de vista de la dirección, no hay nada que reprochar: no hay una sola toma igual a otra. Argento lo tomó como un desafío y lo logró con gran éxito. La fotografía es de las que impresionan: con el uso del Technicolor, el "Darione" nacional (con la ayuda de Luciano Tovoli) logra ofrecernos imágenes únicas, aún más irreales y aterradoras gracias a la combinación de los colores rojo, verde y azul, que sugieren las atmósferas de un cuento oscuro. De hecho, los cuentos en los que Dario Argento y Daria Nicolodi (co-guionista) se inspiraron para realizar esta película son "Blancanieves y los siete enanitos", "Barba Azul" y "Hansel y Gretel". Los efectos especiales, como era habitual en la época, fueron concebidos artesanalmente y filmados todos en directo. El guion, en cambio, no es excelente, pero resulta fluido. Único defecto: el final (donde falta el giro inesperado que todos esperan), que deja un sabor un poco amargo. Sin embargo, la verdadera fuerza de la película no reside en la trama, sino en la ambientación y la brutalidad de los asesinatos. Todas las muertes son pequeñas obras maestras por sí solas, especialmente el primer asesinato, en el que dos chicas son ferozmente asesinadas de un solo golpe. Según muchos, esta escena es una de las más bellas que el género de terror nos haya regalado. ¿Qué decir de la banda sonora magistral, una vez más firmada por los Goblin? La música compuesta para esta película resulta acertada y más insistente que nunca, tanto que puede definirse como una obra maestra dentro de otra obra maestra. La ambientación, los colores vivos y surrealistas están en perfecta simbiosis con el sonido, que no hace más que aumentar el nivel de tensión a lo largo de toda la película: ¡pocos son los momentos de tregua para nuestros nervios! En el papel de la protagonista encontramos a una inspirada Jessica Harper, que logra sumergirse extraordinariamente en el papel de "Blancanieves" en este cuento oscuro. También son excelentes las actuaciones de Alida Valli (en el papel de la profesora) y Joan Bennet (en el papel de la subdirectora). Originalmente, la película debía tener como protagonistas a niñas, pero debido a fuerzas mayores, Argento tuvo que renunciar a su proyecto contratando a jóvenes chicas. Sin embargo, los espectadores más atentos no pasarán por alto que, dentro de la academia, las manijas de las puertas son mucho más altas de lo normal (la misma altura que encuentra un niño de 8-9 años frente a una puerta), o que, en algunas escenas, las estudiantes parecen muy infantiles cuando discuten entre ellas. Todo esto sirve para mantener cierto vínculo con la idea original de Argento. Solo queda decir: ¡Obra maestra absoluta del horror italiano! Altamente recomendada para cada generación apasionada por el género, porque una película así nunca se ha visto y quizás nunca se volverá a ver. "Lo único más aterrador que los primeros 12 minutos son los últimos 92" (como rezaba un cartel de la época).

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10 /10

There seems to be a never-ending feud between many horror fans regarding 'Suspiria', due to the fact that this film is considered Dario Argento's outstanding masterpiece. Personally, I'm completely against the idea of praising something that you don't actually like, so I respect anyone who thinks that this movie is overrated or even plain awful. My summary is only an opinion, but by no means I intend to make people change their mind or disapprove their concept of this film.

'Suspiria' is one of the many Italian horror films that came out during the late 70s and early 80s, that is extremely criticized for having a supposedly questionable plot and denouement. If we compare this movie to some of the other popular films directed by Dario Argento, we're probably going to think that 'Suspiria', is perhaps not as intriguing or well developed, when it comes to the story. To give a few examples of some of the Argento films that are widely considered the actual masterpieces because they offer an intriguing plot, good imagery and well done endings, I would probably name 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage', 'Deep Red' and 'The Cat o' Nine Tails'. So what is it that we should believe? Nothing! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and even though I agree with those who claim that 'Suspiria' is Argento's real masterpiece, I would never waste my time trying to convince people that this is true. As a matter of fact, I'll be honest and say that I also believe that 'Suspiria' has a somehow underdeveloped story, but I still regard it as one of the best horror movies in history. The reason is simple: in my opinion, you can make something wonderful, without a wonderful plot. This is perhaps one of the most visually enchanting horror movies I have seen so far and I honestly doubt I will ever find another film that can enchant me as much as this one. Everything about 'Suspiria' is beautiful, even the violent deaths. I know this may sound sick and disgusting, but I believe Mr. Argento has the special gift to make beautiful images out of gruesome situations, like murder, for example. From the beginning until the end, this film takes us to a dark dreamland with beautiful contrasting colors, eerie locations and a recurrent unsettling music. The locations are perfect. The ballet school in which the story takes place, seems to be a nonexistent place taken from someone's dream. Indeed, it was revealed once that 'Suspiria' was partly inspired by a dream that Daria Nicolodi once had (Mrs. Nicolodi was the co-writer and Argento's girlfriend at the time). So if the idea was to create a dream-like movie, I would say they did a perfect job. Everything about 'Suspiria' looks surreal and charming. It's a dark fairy tale, in which the characters behave in a childish way, like playing along with the scenario. It is also said that the actresses were initially supposed to be little girls, but fearing that the film could be banned, Argento had to choose older actresses, but he didn't really change much of the dialogs, which I think is genius. Strangely, the characters don't come off as moronic or anything, they simply are strange and childish, but in a good way. The subject of sex, for example, is barely even mentioned, which is something that doesn't happen too often in horror movies with twenty-something year old characters. But regarding the actors who played these characters, I would mostly compliment the work of the late actresses Joan Bennett and Alida Valli. The young cast was simply fine, but no one did a remarkable job. Not even Jessica Harper, who was a bad choice for the lead character, in my opinion. This is probably the only little detail I would criticize about this film. Mrs. Harper pretty much has the same facial expression and tone of voice throughout the entire film, which is not good. On the other hand, like I said before, Mrs. Valli and Mrs. Bennett were flawless as the two bitter old women who run the school with their awful temper and their little psychological tortures against those who stand in their ways.

So concluding: 'Suspiria' is one of those films that you either love or hate. Both feelings are equally respectable and I can understand why some people don't really appreciate it. But if I have to recommend or 'sell' this movie to someone, I would definitely highlight the dream-like imagery and the creepy music composed by The Goblins, that go perfectly well with what is seen on the screen. Enjoy this dark fairy tale about witches and childish girls.

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7 /10

If you can, check out the Synapse remaster. Seems to be the only one that gets the colors right, and the little-heard 4.0 English mix is absolute insanity

missmiserys

10 /10

This is my favourite movie in the world. I love it so much that I have a Suspiria tattoo, it got me into movies - into Italian horror which is one of my favourite things now.

This is a masterpiece. Nothing will ever come close to this movie’s cinematography and soundtrack. Many people comment on the ‘style over substance’ aspect of Suspiria (and some of Argento’s other films), but I don’t see it as a flaw. It’s an experience. I don’t care if everything makes 100% perfect sense, when I put Suspiria on I feel transported to another world and that’s the best kind of movie. One that can just take you away from the real world.

Suspiria is oddly comforting to me. I guess it’s that taking me away from the world feeling. It feels like a hug which I know isn’t what Argento was going for, but hey, apparently people ran out of theatres screaming in the 70s and I’m just a freak.

Would recommend this movie to anyone and everyone. I can’t imagine not liking it. I get that the dubbing and the cinematography or whatever may be a little jarring at first as beautiful it is, but go in with an open mind and let yourself get lost in the beautiful world of Suspiria and I can’t see anyone at least not somewhat liking it.

Nothing I could ever say could sum up how much I truly love this movie.

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