Suspiria

1977

Germany

Dario Argento

Horror

What’s it all about: Fresh from auditions for “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,” Jessica Harper enrolls at a dance academia in Germany, even though she can’t dance. Her most interesting roommate (Barbara Magnolfi) disappears!But not because of evil forces – this film just tends to lose its own plot.

First Encounter: first viewing

Prostitute Index: nil

Death By: razor wire

Relics: slumber party, old suitcases with no wheels, hair brushing before bed

Heartthrob: Miguel Bosé

LoFi Magic: maggot attack, stained glass attack, undead dance student attack 

Makes me want to: skip ahead to the Tilda Swinton remake 

Candotti take: By the time she is talking to the psychiatrist, it’s over.

Worth a watch/rewatch: No (go with “Deep Red”)

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