Just to preface I'm a fan of the original Suspiria and was somewhat apprehensive about the remake. Going into any remake always brings a certain level of expectations, especially when thinking back on the original work. I really did appreciate what director Luca Guadagnino was attempting, as it is less of remaking the story but instead spinning the story into a much different direction. Suspiria is very different film than it's original counterpart. While the original was a color heavy, supernatural horror ride the new goes in the direction of a psychological thriller similar to Rosemary's Baby or Black Swan.
The Good: Thom Yorke's cerebral score; very smooth pacing that never drags (especially considering it's a 2.5hr feature); Tilda Swinton is great in her multi roles; the setting feels complementary to the color and mood of the film.
The Bad: Hit or miss blood and gore effects (practical was great but a heavy overuse of digital in certain moments); strange edits and slow motion that felt like it was right out of a amateur YouTube expose.
Overall I thought this was a solid remake and a really good film in it's own right. While many moments did feel like they were leaning a bit too hard into mimicking a classic Italian horror film (wandering camerawork) it is a unique take on a classic and should not be dismissed. Recomended!
The Good: Thom Yorke's cerebral score; very smooth pacing that never drags (especially considering it's a 2.5hr feature); Tilda Swinton is great in her multi roles; the setting feels complementary to the color and mood of the film.
The Bad: Hit or miss blood and gore effects (practical was great but a heavy overuse of digital in certain moments); strange edits and slow motion that felt like it was right out of a amateur YouTube expose.
Overall I thought this was a solid remake and a really good film in it's own right. While many moments did feel like they were leaning a bit too hard into mimicking a classic Italian horror film (wandering camerawork) it is a unique take on a classic and should not be dismissed. Recomended!
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