All I see is red, and I think that’s the point. What is it that you want when sitting down to watch a horror film? Are you there for the unsettling story of someone being haunted or hunted that reflects the true horrors of our society, or do you just want a good scare? I think most people watch horror for the latter, and there is a perfectly good reason why. Dario Argento’s cult classic, Suspiria, is a sensory nightmare. It is the true definition of a show-don’t-tell mood piece that relies on the strength of its overwhelming score and a fairytale-esque visual language that is both fantastical and disturbing. While its 2018 remake by Luca Guadanigno dives deeper into the storytelling and characters in its twisted way, the original Suspiria only has one purpose: to scare you. Like any good arthouse horror, Suspiria relies on its visual language to deliver a terrifying experience for its audience, and Ryan Hollinger breaks down how visual storytelling is the best way to tell a horror story. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 14 December, 2021