Argento's finest film,that combines all his eccentric filmaking skills and delivers a dazzling,visually stunning horror,that for once has an almost coherent plot.Jessica Harper is his best ever lead actress,as an innocent abroad embroiled in a world of black magic.Having the film set all in one place helps,and the dance school is a great location.Apart from Harper the acting is variable,ranging from fair to bloody awful,but its Argento's set pieces that impress the most.The vicious double murder at the beginning is stunning,and is typical Argento.Also good is the rain of maggots in the school,the room full of steel wire,the night spent in the gym,and the final confrontation between Harper and the ancient witch.The film looks great thanks to the use of a special film stock that make the images onsceen literally bleed colour.Also good is the music by Goblin,who have created a very effective score which is the icing on the cake for Argento's stylish and brauva masterpiece.
Review of Suspiria
