Suspiria Page #2

Synopsis: Suzy (Jessica Harper) travels to Germany to attend ballet school. When she arrives, late on a stormy night, no one lets her in, and she sees Pat (Eva Axén), another student, fleeing from the school. When Pat reaches her apartment, she is murdered. The next day, Suzy is admitted to her new school, but has a difficult time settling in. She hears noises, and often feels ill. As more people die, Suzy uncovers the terrifying secret history of the place.
Genre: Horror
Production: International Classics Inc.
  3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
79
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
R
Year:
1977
92 min
Website
7,922 Views


Which begin With the letter "S"...

Are the names of snakes.

Next year, after I finish the course,

I've got an offer from the

state school of ballet in Geneva.

What about you?

Well, I'll go back to yhe states,

but I'm not exactly sure what I'll do.

Hey, thanks.

My room is really pretty.

-Like it?

-Uh-huh.

That makes me happy. I bet we'll do

nicely together. I think you're sweet.

Even if I have the name of a snake?

I was just kidding.

Don't tell me you're as touchy as Sara.

No.

Hello?

Oh, hi! No, no, no.

You did the right thing.

-Hi.

-Hi.

Oh, you didn't have to bring these over here.

I could've picked them up myself tomorrow.

I thought you might be needing them.

Yes, but it really wasn't necessary.

-Anyway, thanks a lot.

-Oh, no. It's nothing.

-Ciao.

-Ciao.

-Don't you want to stay for a while?

-No, thanks. I can't.

I live at the school, so I've got to

be back for supper in half an hour.

-I have to.

-Just for a minute?

No, no, really. I have to be going.

They get very upset if you

show up late for supper.

-Okay, sunday. No, not before lunchtime.

-Well, ciao.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

No, go on.

Uh-huh, I know.

You caught one. Yes, yes, I can

hear you very well.

Didn't you see how he was blushing?

He's cute, except he doesn't have any, um--

And he never has enough money

for room and board at school.

That's why that b*tch Tanner

has got him under her thumb.

She gives him 1,001 errands to do.

Sure.

I got it. Okay.

Call me back tomorrow evening.

Give me a chance to think it over.

Yes, yes. Okay, okay.

Anyway, he is cute.

Poor Pat. She liked him a lot.

That poor kid, ending up like that.

I can't even think about it.

I heard you saw her yesterday evening.

Uh-huh. Outside the school.

She was acting very strange.

Mumbling to herself.

She really felt terrible when they kicked

her out, but she really deserved it.

-There was so much noise.

-God, was she difficult.

She was saying things that made no sense.

She was always arguing, causing trouble.

"Secret."

"Iris."

What?

Uh, I remember...

She mentioned the word "secret."

And then she...Mentioned a flower--

Iris, I think, or a lilac.

Secret flowers? What's

that supposed to mean?

I don't know. She was a busybody.

It would've been easy for her to

find out one of us was in a jam.

-How do you like it at Olga's?

-It's nice.

Those eight on the list this morning,

come with me to the yellow room.

Good morning, miss Tanner. Suzy.

-Good morning, madame Blanc.

-I've got good news for you.

We have it all arranged.

Your room is ready for you.

Isn't that marvelous? You can

move in today, if you like.

But I'd rather stay at Olga's, if it's okay.

Doesn't matter to me, my dear,

But in your letter of enrollment, you

said you'd be boarding at the school.

-I know, but--

-The room is free now.

-Well, I didn't think it was so important.

-As you wish.

If that's what you want, so be it.

Sara?

I had no idea you were so strong-willed.

I see that when you make up

your mind about something,

Nothing will change it for you.

My compliments.

Witch!

And then, toward the end of the 19th century,

The technique of classical ballet...

Assumed a different, more stylized impostation.

All right. Let's warm up.

What's wrong? Don't you feel well?

No, it's nothing. I just feel a little weak.

If it gets any worse, I'll just stop.

And now some exercises.

Daniel, you may begin.

One, two, three and four.

And one and two...

And three and four.

And one and two...

And three and four.

-And one--

-I'm sorry, miss Tanner.

I feel a little weak. Can I

just rest for a second?

Weak? Come on. It's an easy step.

This is the first time we've worked together.

I want to see what you can do,

how far along you are.

Now, come along and join the others.

Come on; let's go.

Daniel?

All together now.

And one and two...

And three and four.

-I can't. Please.

-And one and two...

And three and four.

And one and two and three and four.

And one and two and three and four.

Pay attention, Suzy. Get those legs

up higher. You're not paralyzed.

Get those legs up higher.

And one and two and three and--

Pay attention, Suzy. And one and two...

And three and four.

And one and two and three and four.

Come on. Come on. Run along.

Come on. Drink up.

-Oh, you--You must drink.

-No, that's enough.

You heard what the doctor said.

-Drink up.

-No.

You must drink.

The blood that was hemorrhaging is

going back with the intake of liquids.

-Right, professor Verdegast?

-Obviously.

My dear madame.

Do not be concerned. It's nothing,

as I've already told the young lady.

That's a relief, professor.

How do you feel, dear?

-Uh, better.

-The fault lies with your exercises.

When somebody's been out of practice,

violent movement could cause tiny

tears in internal ligaments.

Thus the hemorrhaging.

You look better already. You've

even got color back in your cheeks.

-Isn't that right?

-Oh, yes. She looks much better.

-Ow!

-Hold still.

This will get you back into shape in no time.

Here we are. Fine, fine. A day or two,

you'll be on your feet, as good as new.

-Who brought my bags here?

-Olga. What a dear.

The minute she heard you were ill, she

went right home and brought your things.

Oh, and she also left me your $50,

and she didn't take a penny of it.

Why--Why did she do that?

-If I wanted to, I would--

-Well, my dear,

What you need now is

some peace and quiet.

If the hemorrhaging should start

again, which is very improbable,

You can telephone me.

And Tanner, she is to eat

bland food for about a week.

And you mustn't let

her have any fruit.

-A drop of vin rose?

-Yes.

Good. A glass of red wine with

each meal. It works miracles.

Clears up anemia and strengthens

red corpuscles. It builds the blood.

Rest well. You're in good hands.

Suzy, we're next-door neighbors.

So, you moved in here.

Well, they moved me in here.

I really didn't want to.

You know, as soon as I got sick,

your pal Olga ran and got my bags...

And threw me out of her place.

She must've thought I had

something awfully contagious.

But I can't stand to live in a

boarding school like a ten-year-old.

Oh, wow. You come back strong.

Yeah, you know, I feel really well.

I mean, it's almost as if nothing

had happened. It's incredible.

-And all thanks to professor Verdegast.

-Verdegast?

-He came to look at you?

-Yeah.

Come in.

Hi, Pavlos.

Thank you.

You'd better keep an eye on that

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Dario Argento

Dario Argento (Italian: [ˈdaːrjo arˈdʒɛnto]; born 7 September 1940) is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo, and for his influence on modern horror movies. more…

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