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Remake of the 1977 version, this is not it or for you. The contrast of colors is obvious the Gloom versus the vibrancy of the old one. The soundtrack is really somber. The performances are great though Dakota Johnson didn't make me like her for this role but it made me respect her. Tilda is amazing as always and plays like two or three rolls. This movie will stay with you definitely an experience that is going to stay with you and make you think and keep you affected. You will be affected by this movie if you go in with no expectations.

So it seems that the trick to the 2018 Suspiria is to try to go in with an open mind and not draw comparisons to Argento's 1977 masterpiece. This was the route I took when watching this and I was surprised. I really liked the correlation between the dancing and the supernatural and the ending was a complete surprise. Sadly, the ending was also where the film lost me a bit. My father and I were both in the same boat, trying to figure out just what had happened and what it meant. But it keeps you guessing and thinking, which are some of the best kinds of movies. I'm still trying to process the ending and the movie (and the amazing soundtrack by Thom York) is strongly stuck in my head. I'm going to be due for a second and third viewing here really soon. Super happy I blindly purchased the blu ray. There's a few short but sweet features included. The HD transfer for this blu-ray is super crisp and vivid. Nothing could ever touch Dario Argento's original for me. But since this remake had to happen, I think the director did a good job of not trying to just redo what had already been done. There are some similarities to the original but this movie is durastically different. It's definitely a separate entity.

Great horror movie to watch for a good time, great price too.

As hard as it may be, this film really should be seen outside of the original. Hands down, nothing, and NO ONE, will ever truly ever be able to recreate, or recapture, the phantasmagoric experience of Dario Argento’s masterpiece. And that’s the last thing the 2018 version attempts to do - in fact, one might think the director’s prowess was to stylistically steer in the opposite direction. Given Argento’s original is a product of the 70’s, it’s not hard to understand that it most likely has a rough time resonating any further than those die-hard horror fans from the echoes of that era. Or those like me, product of the 80s/90s, who continue the cult pull as much as possible. So to take the strides necessary to remake a film like Suspira are more a product of passion, rather than pure monetization - though that factor will always be involved somewhere. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, who is definitely a wonderful and calculating filmmaker, but FAR from a noted horror visionary, Suspiria 2019 is a very bleak and dry film. Only offering flashes of color/flare to embolden areas/moments in which the viewer is meant to engage with. Most notably when the film’s narrative is at its most active - a troupe/school of female dancers that operates at the most highest degree, attracting the world’s most sophisticated and devoted players. Which opens the characters and narrative open for massive manipulation, something Guadagnino takes advantage of like a master mathematician etching out lines of mystical geography that takes shape in the form of bodies - like a moving art exhibit. Never letting the camera break immersion and reveal itself. The film focuses primarily on one dancer, whom is new to the house, and must deal with the struggles that come with the territory, from both dancers and instructors alike. Breaking away from the main plot, the background is set against its own story that plays into the dangers of residing on 1960’s Berlin, most namely the Baader-Meinhof riots. This provides a sort of claustrophobic atmosphere as we watch the main protagonist make her way through the dangerous streets in the opening scenes, something that is constantly lurking like it’s own chaos magik in the streets. We’re not trapped inside the dance house, but we may as well be, like a Stockholm syndrome that feeds the obsession of those insude. And even more so pressurizing to the main protagonist, who is alien to almost everything, save for moving her body properly. Instead of dancing, the body is treated more like that of a contortionist, creating a sort of subliminal horror to the already tonally heavy atmosphere. Making each movement a captivating spell of its own. On the whole, there is always something strange or sexual lingering in the subtext of the entire film. All lending to the dread and horror - especially when on display. Suspiria 2018 pulls absolutely no punches in delivering its suffering pain and gore. All of it amped up to 11 by the subtle moment in-between. Nothing goes to waste here, and I mean NOTHING. Every single moment is filled with talent, pure and raw. The story is strong and twisted. Performances hypnotic as ever. Directed by a real auteur and master of the film craft, everything feels taute and properly paced. And without spoiling anything, the ending is definitely worthy of being called horror. This is one of the finest horror films in a long time, and even more surprising is the fact it’s a remake - a remake that steers wide away from its original, but still retains the proper symbiosis to make a new Suspiria that can stand on its own 2 feet.

Luca Guadagnino might seem like an unusual choice to remake a revered bit of horror pulp from the 1970's, Dario Argento's garish horror fantasia "Suspiria." Guadagnino was last heard from with the gay-themed coming-of-age romance "Call Me By Your Name," which earned an Oscar nod for Best Picture a couple years ago. That film was pastoral, stately and poetic. This new one is cold, frenetic, and hallucinogenic. It tells the story of a witches coven that uses a prestigious girls' dance studio in Berlin as cover for their demonic devotions. Dakota Johnson plays the wide-eyed neophyte dancer from the USA who comes to the school hoping to become an artist but soon catches on that she's being groomed for something much more sinister. Tilda Swinton, one of the most versatile actresses in movies, plays multiple roles, including one that you won't identify until the closing credits. At nearly two hours and thirty minutes, this remake is nearly an hour longer than Argento's original, but Guadagnino captures the bizarre and dizzying horror of a group of women who have embraced the dark side in all its perversity and ugliness. The climax is a bloody spectacle you have to see to believe.

Young American dancer Susie Bannion arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company, stunning the troupe's famed choreographer, Madame Blanc, with her raw talent. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, Olga, the previous lead, breaks down and accuses the company's female directors of being witches. As rehearsals intensify for the final performance of the company's signature piece, Susie and Madame Blanc grow strangely close, suggesting that Susie's purpose in the company goes beyond merely dancing. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist trying to uncover the company's dark secrets enlists the help of another dancer, who probes the depths of the studio's hidden underground chambers, where horrific discoveries await. Special Features and Technical Specs: "The Making of Suspiria" Featurette "The Secret Language of Dance" Featurette "The Transformations of Suspiria" Featurette Optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles for the main feature English Dolby Atmos Audio track

I don't think this is a place to do a film review. There are plenty of places for that. So I'm reviewing the actual blu-ray. It's good, nothing special. The extras are where blu-rays can shine, and this one is just okay. Perfectly acceptable or the price, this isn't being sold as some Special Edition. A Making Of and a couple others, but no commentaries. I'm disappointed that studios are doing away with the commentaries. Movie nerds actually love them. So one star removed for not having commentaries.

If you like the original you will more than likely enjoy this. It's very true to the original but, downplays the hyper stylistic colors for a muted cool palette but, adds way more storyline. If you like slow burners like The Wicker Man, Don't Look Now or more recently The Witch, this is definitely your kind of storytelling. It also emphasizes much more the dance aspect and I think that's a welcome change. Not essential but, worthwhile with a very good cast. I enjoyed it, even if I am skeptical of remade "classic" horror movies. You can tell they put a lot of love into this film.

I am a huge fan of the original "Suspiria" by Dario Argento, so I was hesitant when it came time to watch this remake! Thankfully, this is a remake that pays tribute to the original film, but also forges it's own path(s) in regards to where it wants to take the story! I ended up enjoying this film, and if you are ready for a different take on the original material, then I'm sure you will as well!

A fan of the Argento classic, I had mixed feelings when a "remake" was announced. Finally checked it out and it was not what I expected. It is a long movie but did not fee like one. A slow burn that builds the tension to the disturbing climax. Not everyone's cup of tea but well crafted and worth checking out if you like atmospheric horror films. Extras were interesting.

Okay movie. I like these kinds of stories and can take the remake for what it is on it’s own merits. The only thing I didn’t care for, is wanting it the week it came out, but the store didn’t have it in stock for over a month (even though there was a placeholder on the display shelving). Minor gripe. Comes with the territory on some of these non-major releases.

Some who are fans of the original (myself included) will either love this remake or hate it. It's certainly a different take on the subject in many ways. Firstly, there's nothing subtle about the witches and their power - it's well established early on whereas the Argento version was more mysterious about what was going on and waited until the end to verify any suspicions. I think it's great to have such different takes of a classic genre film like this! There's no reason to choose one over the other.

I was a bit skeptical about this film as I am a huge fan of the original by Argento but Luca really impressed me with this “remake”. The scoring by Thom York was fantastic, the dancing, and more characters. I love the other stories within the film and the fact Sarah portrayed by Mia Goth (A Cure For Wellness) has more of a part. There is a great twist to this film but it could have also been shorter. It is not a carbon copy of the original but rather has elements of it! Watch it!

This was a great movie to check out. We all know it's almost difficult to top the original, so I will not mention the classic Susperia. This modern take on it was a beautifully shot and very artistic movie. The dancing, the surround sound to it and the acting was really great. Worth adding to your collection.

Atmospheric and engrossing, this remake of the Dario Argento classic does manage to get under the skin and stay there for a while. The wild score from Thom Yorke of Radiohead fame lulls the audience into a dreamlike sense of insecurity without pounding us with dread. Interesting film that flirts with being too long.

Seriously this was one of my favorite movies of the year. The back drop of Germany during the Cold War, the vicious dance room scene, the ending bloodbath, the color and dry colors of the movie making you feel the emptiness inside, the acting/performances, and even the dancing are so well put together. It is not for everyone, and certainly nothing like the original, but if you are looking for an interesting and artistic film this is it.

Fans of the original film will want to see this very plot dense and long movie. The attention to detail is amazing as are sets, acting, and make-up. More than half the dialogue is in German with some French as well. It will take multiple viewings however to make sense of the very convoluted plot!

After watching it I can honestly say that this is how one does a remake. Although the story is a little different, I still felt the creepiness of the original in this one. I loved everything about this film and it was very much worth the wait. Tilda and Dakota were great in this.

I didn’t get a chance to see this in theaters so i was thrilled to pick this up. Only Best Buy has this in store! A very unique spin on the original, Luca directs masterfully. Tilda owns her various roles in this film. It is a very long film but mesmerizing in almost every way.

A different take on the Dario Argento classic. Kind of artsy and moody. Its hard not to compare it to the original because the Argento version was so creepy and had a weird color palette that was so effective. The new film has it's merits when viewed as a stand alone film.