Review of Suspiria (1977) by Darian C — 19 Jul 2012

An eerie and psychedelic masterpiece. the art direction, cinematography and soundtrack are all flawless. one of the most visually arresting horror films ever made. watch it.

This review of Suspiria (1977) was written by Darian C on 19 Jul 2012.

Suspiria has generally received very positive reviews.

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