"do you know anything about... witches?"
There is only one way to kick off a new three-part series on dance in horror cinema, and that is with Dario Argento's legendary 1977 work Suspiria. Taking place in a dance school nestled deep within Germany's black forest, the film follows ballet student Susie Bannion as she uncovers a disturbing truth: that the academy is being run by a coven of witches. Though the film has long been admired for its pioneering film techniques, gorgeous cinematography and extraordinary score, there has been surprisingly little wider recognition of the role played by dance within the film. There's much to be unpacked, so join Nick and Johanna for a fascinating and lively discussion that will demonstrate how the theme of dance significantly enriches the film's messages about power, femininity and violence. Suspiria is a twisted technicolour fairytale, a lurid descent into the uncanny that, even now, possesses the power to unsettle even the most seasoned horror fan. Join us if you dare...
