The Open Window Society

The Open Window Society

Notions on sci-fi, horror, psychedelia & other phenomena from the edges of reality in graphic arts, literature, music & film.

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SUSPIRIA

1977, DIR. DARIO ARGENTO

One of the few Argento films with a supernatural theme, Suspiria treads in the land of dark fairytales & witches covens.

The film emphasizes vivid primary colours–especially reds–which create a nightmarish surreal quality to the film. Supposedly it was the final feature film ever to be produced in Technicolor before the processing plant was closed. This process will be forever connected to beautiful nostalgic films such as Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of OZ so it’s fascinating seeing the technique used with such a contradictory fevered effect. The over-saturated colours exaggerate the allure of stain glass windows, the architecture and even the beautiful harshness of the blood and gore. Here’s some screen shots. Enjoy

originally posted at jacquioakley.com

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