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Suspiria

Directed by Dario Argento · 1977 ·

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Is Suspiria worth watching?

Yes. Suspiria (1977) earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
56 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · R 18+ (Australia) · 18 (South Korea)
Cast
Jessica Harper , Stefania Casini , Flavio Bucci
Country
Italy
Language
Italian

Also known as Suspiria: Alarido Suspiria - In den Krallen des Bösen サスペリア 서스페리아 阴风阵阵 坐立不安 ดวงอาถรรพณ์ Vũ Điệu Tử Thần

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Suspiria by country

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Japan U-NEXT
Nigeria Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
United Kingdom BFI Player

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 76% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Suspiria worth watching?

    Yes — Suspiria earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Suspiria

    Suspiria (1977) Review: Colour and Sound as Terror

    Suspiria is Dario Argento's 1977 horror landmark about an American dancer at a sinister German ballet school, a nightmare built from saturated colour and noise.

    Yes. It is essential for horror fans and lovers of bold visual style, provided you can accept a flimsy plot, stilted dubbing and some very graphic violence.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Suspiria: frequently asked questions

    Is Suspiria worth watching?

    Yes. Suspiria (1977) has a Celluloid Score of 76%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Suspiria?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video or buy it from Amazon Video. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Nigeria; Prime Video in South Africa; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Suspiria?

    Suspiria runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

    What is Suspiria rated?

    Suspiria is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, R 18+ in Australia and 18 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Suspiria?

    Suspiria is directed by Dario Argento and stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci.

    What is the Metascore for Suspiria?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Suspiria is 56 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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