Eleven Movies For Halloween

From the mid-70s through the 1980s the world of horror saw a boom of cinema from Italy, spawning many cult classics beloved by hardcore fans of the genre. Suspiria is highly regarded as one of the best and most influential of this bunch. With its vibrant colors, minimal plot and unnerving soundtrack, Suspiria is a supernatural fever dream overflowing with a creepy atmosphere perfect for Halloween.

Suspiria follows an American ballerina, Suzy, who arrives at a prestigious dance school in Germany. Shortly after, bizarre incidents begin happening and Suzy must uncover the school’s horrific mysteries. It’s a simple horror movie plot but the star here is the production. The use of fantastic set design, strong color lighting, unorthodox score and top notch cinematography turn the dance academy of Suspiria into a fairytale-like haunted house.

Suspiria was directed by Italian master of horror Dario Argento and while it may not be his best film, it was groundbreaking in its stylish approach. While the movie doesn’t shy away from the red stuff, a lot of what makes Suspiria work is the surreal mood and tension. The pacing and dreamlike style may turn off the average movie fan but if you’re interested in seeing a more artistic creepfest, Suspiria is worth checking out (preferably with lights off and volume up).  – Brad Peterson, Contributor

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