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This article is about the 1977 film. For the 2024 remake of the film, see Suspiria (2024 film) . For 6️⃣ other uses, see Suspiria (disambiguation)
Suspiria is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay 6️⃣ with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. The film stars Jessica Harper as 6️⃣ an American ballet student who transfers to a prestigious dance academy but realizes, after a series of brutal murders, that 6️⃣ the academy is a front for a supernatural conspiracy. It also features Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Alida Valli, 6️⃣ Udo Kier, and Joan Bennett, in her final film role.
The film is the first of the trilogy Argento refers to 6️⃣ as The Three Mothers, which also comprises Inferno (1980) and The Mother of Tears (2007). Suspiria has received a positive 6️⃣ response from critics for its visual and stylistic flair, use of vibrant colors and its score by Argento and the 6️⃣ progressive rock band Goblin.
Suspiria was nominated for two Saturn Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Bennett in 1978, and Best DVD 6️⃣ Classic Film Release, in 2002. It is recognised as one of the most influential films in the horror genre and 6️⃣ has received acclaim from critics in retrospective reviews.[3] It served as the inspiration for a 2024 film of the same 6️⃣ title, directed by Luca Guadagnino.
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