# Suspiria (1977) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/suspiria-1977/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Editorial Rating | 89/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Argento's giallo landmark turns color and sound into weapons of pure nightmare. Metascore 56/100. Directed by Dario Argento.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
the United Kingdom: BFI Player
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
South Africa: Prime Video
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Suspiria worth watching?**
Suspiria holds a 76% 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?**
76% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (89/100), Metascore (56/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (7.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Suspiria?**
Suspiria is on BFI Player in the United Kingdom; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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