# Suspiria (1977) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/suspiria-1977/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 56/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Dario Argento |
| Genres | Horror |
| Runtime | 98 min |

## Quick answer

Suspiria (1977) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Argento's giallo landmark turns color and sound into weapons of pure nightmare. Metascore 56/100. Directed by Dario Argento.

## Critics consensus

Argento's giallo landmark turns color and sound into weapons of pure nightmare.

## Synopsis

An American ballet student discovers her German dance academy hides a coven of witches amid neon blood and Goblin's prog-rock score.

## Cast

Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Suspiria worth watching?**
Suspiria holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Argento's giallo landmark turns color and sound into weapons of pure nightmare.

**What is Suspiria about?**
An American ballet student discovers her German dance academy hides a coven of witches amid neon blood and Goblin's prog-rock score.

**Who directed Suspiria?**
Suspiria (1977) was directed by Dario Argento.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Suspiria?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 90%, Metascore 56/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Suspiria?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Suspiria page for current options.

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