Welcome to Not Scared: A Horror Movie Podcast, where I talk people about their favorite horror movies and why they are special.
In this episode, I talk to two childhood besties, cinephiles Matt Epp and Jenni Schofield, at the same time, discussing our collectively-favorite director and his unique remake Suspiria (2018). Unfortunately we all forgot to get degrees in psychology and European history before we recorded, so this is less of an analysis and more of a conversation about a kickass film. We cover comparisons to the 1977 Dario Argento original, where this movie fits in director Luca Guadagnino’s European films, why Dakota Johnson actually rules, and how watching physical media has changed over the last decade. Ah, Lacan!
00:00-10:00- Intros / How We First Saw the Film
10:00-12:30- Brief synopsis
12:30-27:15- Themes / Comparisons to Suspiria (1977) / Dance sequences
27:15-40:00 Comparisons to other Guadagnino movies
40:00-52:00- Score / Acting
52:00-1:11:00- Reception / Legacy / Double Features
1:11:00- Outros
References
Interview with Luca Guadagnino for The Ringer, November 1, 2018
“What is Suspiria Trying to Say?” The Hollywood Reporter, November 2, 2018
IFF Boston (the screening that Matt talks about has come and gone— sorry Matt!- but IFF is amazing and is always doing something interesting, please check them out!)
Central Cinema in Seattle, WA
Scarecrow Video in Seattle, WA
Follow Matt on Letterboxd
Follow Jenni on Letterboxd
Follow Chloe on Letterboxd and Instagram
The music featured in this episode is the “Main Theme” from Suspiria by Goblin, and Thom Yorke’s “Suspirium,” as well as a short clip of the trailer for Suspiria (2018) used for educational purposes.
I’m still learning about podcasting, so please be nice :) Thanks for listening!
