Suspiria {2018}

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/96715481d0851b77d0f396e06cc5b21f/tumblr_p9tvplvY7U1recu3po1_500.jpg

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034415/

Director: Luca Guadagnino


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darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.




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[Masonthebadboy]

Enjoyed the trailer; Chloe Grace Moretz is easily the most important aspect of the story, based on her appearance

[Bloof]

Some of these names sound familiar. Is Dakota Jackson in 50 Shades?

[Bloof]

Ok, i looked it up. She is. Quite a departure.

[Sculpt]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/96715481d0851b77d0f396e06cc5b21f/tumblr_p9tvplvY7U1recu3po1_500.jpg

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034415/

Director: Luca Guadagnino


https://78.media.tumblr.com/6468d14c6359e1b4153aa43830fe958f/tumblr_p9tx1vtEJ01xo6426o1_1280.jpg





darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.




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So what'd you think, Deadbeatatdawn? You like it?

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Yes I'm gonna watch it and not take Argento's film and put it up against this and be critical. I love his Suspiria.

Two DIFFERENT films on the same subject matter, so be it.

This trailer looks amazing.

[MovieLover12]

I've not seen the original movie yet. Will get round to it soon.

[Sculpt]

I've not seen the original movie yet. Will get round to it soon.
I think you'll be plesently surprised with the original.

[Lord Voldemort]

Cool. I loved the original so I will give this a go.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

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[Masonthebadboy]

I can't wait to see the remake. I haven't seen the original, and that also looks brilliant

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Reviews from Venice so far have been mixed. It's being called artsy and pretentious by some, while others are praising its weirdness. But the general consensus is that it isn't scary enough.

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[Sculpt]

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Reviews from Venice so far have been mixed. It's being called artsy and pretentious by some, while others are praising its weirdness. But the general consensus is that it isn't scary enough.
It's kind of funny calling it pretentious... it's a "remake" of Suspiria... can it not be pretentious? ::big grin::

Well, you know, I don't get remaking this film in the first place. Why not make a beautiful film not called Suspiria? The title gets the film more attention, more investors and therefore, potentially more money and other projects for the film makers. Can't blame em.

[Giganticface]

I'm interested in seeing the remake, but I'll keep my expectations low enough.

I am, however, going to see the original in a couple weeks with Goblin playing the score live. Been looking forward to it for a while!

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[fudgetusk]

does this make more sense than the original?

[Morningriser]

what is there not to understand? A ballet school is being ran by witches and the head which is going around killing everyone in Pretty fucked up and awesome ways. I'm not sure what's not to understand about that. It does get a little slow-paced at times and perhaps even a little boring but I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Suspiria is first in the trilogy 'The Three Mothers' then comes Inferno and Mother of Tears Each movie has a different witch in it.


Each film deals with one of the titular "Mothers", a triumvirate of ancient and evil witches whose powerful magic allows them to manipulate world events on a global scale.

In other words what morningriser said.

[fudgetusk]

what is there not to understand? A ballet school is being ran by witches and the head which is going around killing everyone in Pretty fucked up and awesome ways. I'm not sure what's not to understand about that. It does get a little slow-paced at times and perhaps even a little boring but I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

So the ostrich is doing the killings you say? But surely the ostrich dies first!

[Sculpt]

So the ostrich is doing the killings you say? But surely the ostrich dies first!
The ostrich kills the wombat. Then the ostrich breaks it's ankle and has to be put down.

[Oro13]

Well... I sure watched it, and it sure was something. But it wasn’t Suspiria.

While it certainly had more to do with what you’d expect from a dance school run by witches, this remake/imagining/boot/whatever is largely forgettable aside from some decent acting and a few great sequences.

If it wasn’t called Suspiria, I might view it more positively. But, since it is, the comparisons to the original hamstring it almost immediately out of the gate. While it has its share of disturbing imagery, it comes across as kind of passionless and drab. Gone are Argento’s vibrant colors and dreamlike imagery, in favor of World War II grays and an overall subdued palette. There are some good sequences and body horror, but the original makes you feel like you were watching someone else’s nightmare, like there is something awful around every corner that makes you hold your breath, and that is nowhere to be found here.

Another big point against it, is the soundtrack. Yes, Thom Yorke is an extremely talented musician, and seems like a decent pick. But, like the visuals, the soundtrack pales in comparison to the original’s iconic score in every way. Radiohead is a good band, but Goblin is fucking Goblin.

Not the worst by any stretch, but I’d add it to the list of uninspired and completely unnecessary remakes. My criteria for judging a remake is simple, either update and expand on a classic’s ideas, or take a bad film’s premise and fix it via modern techniques and better filmmaking. This flick does neither.

[Sculpt]

Well... I sure watched it, and it sure was something. But it wasn’t Suspiria.

While it certainly had more to do with what you’d expect from a dance school run by witches, this remake/imagining/boot/whatever is largely forgettable aside from some decent acting and a few great sequences.

If it wasn’t called Suspiria, I might view it more positively. But, since it is, the comparisons to the original hamstring it almost immediately out of the gate. While it has its share of disturbing imagery, it comes across as kind of passionless and drab. Gone are Argento’s vibrant colors and dreamlike imagery, in favor of World War II grays and an overall subdued palette. There are some good sequences and body horror, but the original makes you feel like you were watching someone else’s nightmare, like there is something awful around every corner that makes you hold your breath, and that is nowhere to be found here.

Another big point against it, is the soundtrack. Yes, Thom Yorke is an extremely talented musician, and seems like a decent pick. But, like the visuals, the soundtrack pales in comparison to the original’s iconic score in every way. Radiohead is a good band, but Goblin is fucking Goblin.

Not the worst by any stretch, but I’d add it to the list of uninspired and completely unnecessary remakes. My criteria for judging a remake is simple, either update and expand on a classic’s ideas, or take a bad film’s premise and fix it via modern techniques and better filmmaking. This flick does neither.
Nice write up. Too bad you didn't care for it. How many stars out of 10 would you give it? I haven't seen it, but I would have welcomed a director/cinematographer making a similarly rich color palette as the original, it's not like it's done much anymore.

[Oro13]

Nice write up. Too bad you didn't care for it. How many stars out of 10 would you give it? I haven't seen it, but I would have welcomed a director/cinematographer making a similarly rich color palette as the original, it's not like it's done much anymore.

I’d say 5/10, which is average. Like I said though, if it was called something else, I’d probably dig it more. The fact that it’s a remake of such an iconic italian horror film forces the comparison, and it can’t measure up.

I’d recommend The Neon Demon, it’s a better remake of Suspiria than this.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Finally got around to seeing it and it was craptacular.

[Tommy Jarvis]

First off: I am well aware that the film is trying to do something different. Kudos to them for that.

Having said that, I could not help thinking of the original. Because...

- The original was timeless. This was immediately dated. Which could be interesting if they actually did stuff with it. Now it's mostly background noise.

- The original was captivating and lead you into this dream like sphere. This is just dull. Maybe it works for this generation, but as far as I am concerned, you do not build up tension with dream sequences that are basically just a cocktail of ADD and what the hell.

- Goblin's soundtrack added something to the atmosphere. As much as I enjoy Radiohead, this is just noodling.

- This may just be me, but I think modern dance is mostly pretentious drivel.

- Dakota Johnson had two or three moments that showed potential that were ruined by her poor acting. And that look on her face... How can you be invested who has the same kind of dumb look like Wahlberg just before he says "What? Nooo!"

Oh yeah, and the Rote Armee Fraktion as some sort of patsy for witchcraft? Fuck you in the ear, movie.

[Anthropophagus]

Simple review from me.This was awful,an atrocity of a movie which was never needed or called for.Pointless and unnecessary. Completely ruined the name of an all time classic.

Doesnt matter to me if others liked this but for me,it sucked.