It's almost impossible to show this film to someone without them having some extreme type of reaction, whether negative or positive. Few films offer the audiovisual experience of "Suspiria" and I have played this movie in a room full of people who have never seen it and nearly everyone was stopping to inquire what exactly I was watching. Whether it's the unique use of a strong primary color palette or the music score by Goblin, something about the film draws them in like nosy people gathering at the scene of a car crash. I once had a friend come over just as the film's opening murder sequence was playing and she immediately looked at the TV with a "What are you WATCHING?" expression and was completely thrown.
But aside from its ability to get attention, it's simply (in my opinion) a masterful piece of art. Every scene is framed and composed in such a unique way, utilizing objects and color to full effect to fill the screen with so much information. It is sad that people tend to focus on the quality of the English dubbing and ignore the film's other merits. I have seen "Suspiria" called cheesy and this is unfortunate because anyone with some knowledge of film technique would notice the amount of detail put into it.
The film's dubbing and the bizarre use of music and color make this an acquired taste for some, which is understandable, but this shouldn't be mistaken for poor craftsmanship.
From the fairy tale atmosphere to the entrancing musical score and the bold colors that just "pop" off the screen, "Suspiria" weaved a spell on me that has stuck. I have yet to experience such a unique barrage of the sense such as this and it keeps me coming back every time I'm in the mood for a different kind of horror that isn't your typical haunted house or slasher flick.
But aside from its ability to get attention, it's simply (in my opinion) a masterful piece of art. Every scene is framed and composed in such a unique way, utilizing objects and color to full effect to fill the screen with so much information. It is sad that people tend to focus on the quality of the English dubbing and ignore the film's other merits. I have seen "Suspiria" called cheesy and this is unfortunate because anyone with some knowledge of film technique would notice the amount of detail put into it.
The film's dubbing and the bizarre use of music and color make this an acquired taste for some, which is understandable, but this shouldn't be mistaken for poor craftsmanship.
From the fairy tale atmosphere to the entrancing musical score and the bold colors that just "pop" off the screen, "Suspiria" weaved a spell on me that has stuck. I have yet to experience such a unique barrage of the sense such as this and it keeps me coming back every time I'm in the mood for a different kind of horror that isn't your typical haunted house or slasher flick.
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