Suspiria (1977)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,143 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror
Released: 1977-02-01
Runtime: 99 minutes
Is Suspiria worth watching?
Worth watching. Argento's dreamlike Italian horror about a dance academy hiding something sinister. The plot is thin, but the colour, music and set pieces are unlike anything else, and it's a landmark of stylish horror.
Watch it if you
- love atmospheric, visually bold horror
- are curious about classic European horror
Skip it if you
- want a tight, logical plot
- dislike gory murders
Best for: Late-night horror
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Suspiria
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Suspiria parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Suspiria is an R-rated horror film about a ballet academy that is a front for something sinister, featuring grisly murders.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains grisly, graphic murders in a supernatural horror setting, rated R.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Suspiria
If you liked Suspiria, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Deep Red (1975) — 88%: Argento's other great film, stylish and bloody
- The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) — 79%: Argento's debut, an early stylish thriller
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) — 88%: Horror where something is wrong behind a polite surface
- The Shining (1980) — 95%: Visually bold horror about growing dread
- Psycho (1960) — 91%: Landmark thriller built on suspense and shock
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) — 90%: Silent horror classic of dreamlike, distorted sets
Director
Cast
- Jessica Harper as Suzy Bannion
- Stefania Casini as Sara
- Flavio Bucci as Daniel
- Miguel Bosé as Mark
- Barbara Magnolfi as Olga
- Susanna Javicoli as Sonia
- Eva Axén as Pat Hingle
- Rudolf Schündler as Prof. Milius
- Udo Kier as Dr. Frank Mandel
- Alida Valli as Miss Tanner
Suspiria FAQ
Is Suspiria worth watching?
Worth watching. Argento's dreamlike Italian horror about a dance academy hiding something sinister. The plot is thin, but the colour, music and set pieces are unlike anything else, and it's a landmark of stylish horror.
Where can I watch Suspiria?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Suspiria OK for kids?
Suspiria is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Suspiria is an R-rated horror film about a ballet academy that is a front for something sinister, featuring grisly murders.
What movies are like Suspiria?
If you liked Suspiria, try Deep Red, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Rosemary's Baby and The Shining.