As Susie falls under the spell of lead choreographer Madame Blanc (Tilda Swinton), a parallel investigation is conducted by Dr. Jozef Klemperer, a psychotherapist who suspects the school’s "matrons" are responsible for his patient's disappearance. Themes and Symbolism
Is Suspiria (2018) better than Suspiria (1977)? That is the wrong question. One is a punk rock album. The other is a dirge for a broken world.
Here is where Guadagnino outpaces the original. Set against the "German Autumn" of 1977—a period of terrorist bombings, hijackings, and state paranoia— Suspiria becomes a metaphor for the monstrous feminine buried beneath patriarchy.
At its core, is a feminist exploration of power and corruption. The film's portrayal of a group of powerful women who use their agency to manipulate and control others is both fascinating and terrifying. Madame Markos, in particular, is a fascinating character study of a woman who has harnessed her power and influence to maintain control over those around her.