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Suspiria
Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 56 (Jan 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bos

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: 3.5
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
(Catalog Number): DV11609
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 98
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1977
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 09/11/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): Yes

 Credits Information

(Director): Dario Argento
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Cult director Dario Argento's Suspiria is a stylish horror tale that follows American Suzy Banyon (Harper) and her dreams to perfect her ballet at the most famous dance studio in Europe. The German dance academy of Suzy

DVD Picture:
The anamorphIcally enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture exhibits slightly dated images that appear sharp and generally detailed. Colors are nicely balanced and occasionally rich, with accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. Contrast seems a bit low at times, and visual information is limited in the darker scenes. Edge enhancement is occasionally apparent. There are few artifacts and little film grain for a picture that is quite solid. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
There are remastered Dolby