Suspiria [2 Discs]

Director: Dario Argento

Overview

A candy-colored nightmare from Italian terror maestro Dario Argento, Suspiria weaves a menacing tale of witchcraft as a fairy tale gone horribly awry. From the moment she arrives in Freiberg, Germany, to attend the prestigious Tans Academy, American ballet-dancer Suzy Banyon (Jessica Harper) senses that something horribly evil lurks within the walls of the age-old institution. Ill at ease as the result of her fellow student's peculiar behavior and increasingly terrified following a series of gruesome and spectacular murders, Suzy slowly begins to unravel the dark history of the academy. Convinced that the occult roots of the school and the horrific tale of its founding mother may hold an unthinkable secret, she begins a hallucinatory journey into the black heart of one of the most powerful witches ever known to exist. As Suzy edges ever closer to a secret that may hold the answers to all of her nightmares, the coven's grip on her soul begins to tighten until there is seemingly no escape. Will Suzy solve the mystery of the cursed academy before the fearsome Black Queen consumes her, or will she finally reveal the secret that has forever haunted the lavish corridors of the academy and bring an end to the Black Queen's terrifying reign?

Product Details

Release Date:	09/25/2007
UPC:	0827058201391
Original Release:	1977
Rating:	NR
Source:	Blue Underground
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Digital Theater Systems]
Language:	English
Time:	1:38:00
Sales rank:	8,725

Special Features

Disc 1:; Theatrical trailers; Tv spot; Radio spots; "Suspiria" music video by Daemonia; Poster & still gallery; Talent bios; ; Disc 2:; Suspiria: 25th Anniversary - Interviews with co-writer/director Dario Argento, co-writer Daria Nicolodi, cinematographer Luciano Tovoli, composers Goblin (Claudio Simonetti, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli & Agostino Marangelo), and stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini & Udo Kier

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jessica Harper	Suzy Bannion
Stefania Casini	Sara
Joan Bennett	Madame Blanc
Alida Valli	Miss Tanner
Udo Kier	Frank
Flavio Bucci	Daniel
Barbara Magnolfi	Olga
Susanna Javicoli	Sonia
Eva Axen	Pat
Margaret Horowitz	A Teacher,A Teacher
Jacopo Mariani	Albert
Fulvio Mingozzi	Taxi Driver
Renato Zamengo	Caroline,Caroline
Rudolf Sch?ndler	Milius
Giuseppe Transocchi	Pavlo
Miguel Bos?	Mark
Rudolf Schundler	Prof. Milius
Franca Scagnetti	Cook
Renato Scarpa	Prof. Verdegast
Carolyn De Fonseca	Olga
William Kiehl	Narrator
Franca Scognetti	Actor
Miguel Bose	Actor
Agostino Marangolo	Composer
Fabio Pignatelli	Composer
Claudio Simonetti	Composer
Goblin	Composer
Dario Argento	Composer

Technical Credits

Salvatore Argento

Daria Nicolodi

Salvatore Argento	Executive Producer,Producer,Screenwriter
Daria Nicolodi	Screenwriter
Germano Natali	Special Effects

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Suspiria
1. Program Start/Main Titles [1:27]
2. Arrival [5:42]
3. Fear in the Night [2:29]
4. Murder [4:33]
5. The Academy [4:42]
6. The Girls [5:27]
7. Haunted Hallways [3:14]
8. Dance of Blood [4:18]
9. Rain of Maggots [4:48]
10. "The Directress Is Here" [6:08]
11. Miss Tanner's Wrath [3:53]
12. Whispers in the Dark [4:12]
13. A Walk With Death [4:45]
14. Reflections [1:40]
15. The Pool [2:19]
16. Evil Closes In [4:16]
17. Kiss of Steel [4:42]
18. The Disappearance [:47]
19. "Magic Is Everywhere" [4:03]
20. The Bat [2:51]
21. Footsteps of Fear [3:58]
22. The Blue Iris [4:38]
23. Dark Discoveries [3:52]
24. The Black Queen [2:58]
25. Holocaust [2:14]
26. End Credits [:26]
Disc #2 -- Suspiria
1. Program Start/Main Title [:23]
2. The Story [4:55]
3. The Director [7:34]
4. The Stars [6:00]
5. The Score [6:43]
6. The Style [12:28]
7. Favorite Scenes Anecdotes [7:08]
8. Looking Back [5:29]
9. End Credits [1:03]

Menu

Disc #1 -- Suspiria
Chapter Selections
Extras
Trailers
International Trailer
U.S. Trailer
TV Spot
Radio Spots
Spot #1 (:30)
Spot #2 (:30)
Spot #3 (:30)
Daemomia Music Video
Poster and Still Gallery
Talent Bios
Dario Argento - Co-Writer/Director
Daria Nicolodi - Co-Writer
Jessica Harper
Languages-Audio Setup
English Dolby Digital Surround EX
English DTS ES
English Dolby Surround 2.0
Italian Dolby Surround 2.0
French Dolby Surround 2.0
THX Optimizer
Audio Tests
Play Test
Video Tests
Play Test
Play
Disc #2 -- Suspiria
Chapters
Subtitles
English: On/Off
Play

Editorial Reviews

One of the most striking assaults on the senses ever to be committed to celluloid, legendary Italian horror master Dario Argento's Suspiria will certainly affect viewers whether they like it or not. Unleashed in 1977 to unsuspecting audiences worldwide, this unrelenting tale of the supernatural was -- and likely still is -- the closest a filmmaker has come to capturing a nightmare on film. Even in the eviscerated form in which Suspiria was initially released in most parts of the world (it has since been restored to its original, uncut form) its ability to create a profound feeling of unease is undeniable. Likewise, despite the fact that Suspiria is a film that virtually begs to be seen on the big screen, it remains remarkably potent when viewed on home video if proper measures are taken (viewing the film at the loudest possible volume, preferably with a surround sound stereo is highly recommended). It's reported that while filming, Argento blasted Goblin's supremely menacing score to create a feeling of unease in the actors that would ultimately carry over into the psyche of the audience. A near experimental collage of whispers, sighs, and various other sounds placed against the backdrop of shivering strings and throbbing bass, Goblin's contribution is as essential to the film's impact as Argento's stylistic and unflinching direction. The titular theme, a melodic composition that recalls a childhood lullaby haunted by a sickly voice, is one of the most effective and unforgettable tunes in horror history.