Suspiria (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, Suspiria is a horror film directed by Dario Argento, running about 99 minutes. “The only thing more terrifying than the last 12 minutes of this film are the first 80.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
Who’s in it. Suspiria stars Jessica Harper as Suzy Bannion, Stefania Casini as Sara, Flavio Bucci as Daniel and Miguel Bosé as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Suspiria has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suspiria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspiria tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspiria (1977)?
- In US, Suspiria is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suspiria worth watching?
- Suspiria holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Suspiria?
- Suspiria stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé and Barbara Magnolfi.
- When was Suspiria released?
- Suspiria was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.