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Suspiria (1977)

“Do You Know Anything About Witches?”

7.5/10 · 3,251 votes 1h 39m r Horror

#5 of 25 films from 1977 #56 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Dario Argento · Written by Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Thomas De Quincey

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Overview

An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.

Cast

Jessica Harperas Suzy Bannion
Stefania Casinias Sara Simms
Flavio Buccias Daniel
Miguel Boséas Mark
Barbara Magnolfias Olga
Susanna Javicolias Sonia
Eva Axénas Pat Hingle
Rudolf Schündleras Prof. Milius
Udo Kieras Dr. Frank Mandel
Alida Vallias Miss Tanner
Joan Bennettas Madame Blanc
Margherita Horowitzas Teacher
Jacopo Marianias Albert
Fulvio Mingozzias Taxi Driver

Facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 1977
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 1977 average of 111 min
GenresHorror
LanguageIT
Box office$2,900,000
IMDbtt0076786

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Questions

How long is Suspiria?
Suspiria runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Suspiria worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 3,251 votes, which places it #5 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 84%) and #56 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Suspiria?
Suspiria was directed by Dario Argento. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deep Red (1975), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970), Phenomena (1985).
Who stars in Suspiria?
Jessica Harper as Suzy Bannion; Stefania Casini as Sara Simms; Flavio Bucci as Daniel; Miguel Bosé as Mark; Barbara Magnolfi as Olga; Susanna Javicoli as Sonia.
What is Suspiria rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Suspiria?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71244.

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