THIS MONTHS SPECIAL REVIEW IS ON
The
only thing more terrifying than the last 12 minutes of this film are the first
92.
directed by Dario Argento
Jessica Harper stars as Suzy Banyon, a young
American ballet dancer who arrives at a prestigious European dance academy
run by the mysterious Madame Blane and Miss Tanner. But when a series of bizarre
incidents and horrific crimes turn the academy into a horrific nightmare Suzy
must face the schools supernatural evil and escape!
The quality of this film is phenomenal from start to finish.
It is shot with absolute excellence and tied together with an amazing sound
track that builds up and down with the suspense of the story in timed perfection.
The film footage has now been fully restored under the supervision of Dario
Argento and cinematographer Luciano Tovoli and the soundtrack fully re mastered
by Goblin bringing the film back to its original quality and if not better!
Some of the gore scenes are very horrific with a lot of thought put into them
for instance the scene near the start of the film when the young girl gets
it in the dormitory. The killing was so well excicuted it makes most horror
film killings look like a walk in the park.
Some people may find Dario`s films a bit arty-farty but in this case the set
pieces and the lighting give the film a unique majestical feel adding to the
appeal of the film. Over all it is a must have for any serious collector or
just if you just like a good horror flick. Remember to crank up your 5.1 sound
kit!
Suspiria was made in 1977 and is the most famous and widely seen horror film
ever made. Argento`s classic has served as the gateway for many fan`s interest
in European horror cinema and no matter how many times one has seen this film
it still holds the power to astonish, thrill and mesmerize all these years
later.
Anchor bay has now released the fully uncut version on double
disc dvd and the discs are packed with goodies. Also the have included a small
booklet about the history of Suspiria and other Dario flicks, an interview
with Jessica Harper and to my surprise a small bundle of lobby cards which
makes this dvd the definitive collectors edition. It is avaliable through
most leading stockists I believe MVC are the cheapest on the high street.
Happy viewing!
ADITIONAL IMFORMATION
Runtime 94 minutes 13 seconds (pal format)
starring : Jessica Harper, Stephania Casin, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bose, Barbara
Magnolfi, Susanna Javicoli, Eva Axen, Alida Valli and Joan Bennett.
Director of photography Luciano Tovoli
Music by Goblin
Produced by Claudio Argento
Presented by Salvatore Argento
website : www.anchorbay.co.uk
"One of the scariest movies of all time"
- Entertainment Weekly
DVD EXTRA FEATURES
Widescreen presentation
(2.35:1) enhanced for 16:9 tv`s
Theatrical trailer
Tv spots
Radio spots
Daemonia music video
Poster and still gallery
Talent Bios
Languages : English, Italian and French
76 minute documentary "World of Horror"
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