<description>&lt;p&gt;It might be sacrilegious to suggest watching Suspiria (2018) before Suspiria (1977), but if this episode is any indication, that might be the best approach. Whichever order you choose, we’ve got you covered with a surprise double feature. Check out our discussion of the remake here and our take on the original over on Reel Millennials (Don’t Remember). Don’t be fooled though—these films might have the same title, but the vibes couldn’t be more different. Luca Guadagnino’s homage to Dario Argento’s beloved classic stands firmly on its own two feet, even if it was divisive among critics (and your two hosts). On a new Why the Flick?, we’re invoking the spirit of dance and jumping all over the place as we unravel German history, femininity, and Tilda Swinton’s prank side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qs6AiCsnV0JlD8Ew9TnIN?si=fae56d1f009c4958"&gt;Reel Millennials—Suspiria (1977) Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/"&gt;https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/suspiria-explained-what-is-movie-trying-say-1157724/"&gt;https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/suspiria-explained-what-is-movie-trying-say-1157724/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.autostraddle.com/luca-guadagnino-suspiria-2018-good-horror-remakes/"&gt;https://www.autostraddle.com/luca-guadagnino-suspiria-2018-good-horror-remakes/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://layeredbutter.com/editorial/suspiria"&gt;https://layeredbutter.com/editorial/suspiria&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/suspiria-a-german-history-primer.html"&gt;https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/suspiria-a-german-history-primer.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/10/tilda-swinton-old-man-suspiria-who-plays-helena-markos"&gt;https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/10/tilda-swinton-old-man-suspiria-who-plays-helena-markos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why the Flick?

Why the Flick?

102: Suspiria (2018) "Raising the Roof on Tilda”

MAR 31, 2026122 MIN
Why the Flick?

102: Suspiria (2018) "Raising the Roof on Tilda”

MAR 31, 2026122 MIN

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<p>It might be sacrilegious to suggest watching Suspiria (2018) before Suspiria (1977), but if this episode is any indication, that might be the best approach. Whichever order you choose, we’ve got you covered with a surprise double feature. Check out our discussion of the remake here and our take on the original over on Reel Millennials (Don’t Remember). Don’t be fooled though—these films might have the same title, but the vibes couldn’t be more different. Luca Guadagnino’s homage to Dario Argento’s beloved classic stands firmly on its own two feet, even if it was divisive among critics (and your two hosts). On a new Why the Flick?, we’re invoking the spirit of dance and jumping all over the place as we unravel German history, femininity, and Tilda Swinton’s prank side.</p><p>Resources</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qs6AiCsnV0JlD8Ew9TnIN?si=fae56d1f009c4958">Reel Millennials—Suspiria (1977) Episode</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/">https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/suspiria-explained-what-is-movie-trying-say-1157724/">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/suspiria-explained-what-is-movie-trying-say-1157724/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.autostraddle.com/luca-guadagnino-suspiria-2018-good-horror-remakes/">https://www.autostraddle.com/luca-guadagnino-suspiria-2018-good-horror-remakes/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://layeredbutter.com/editorial/suspiria">https://layeredbutter.com/editorial/suspiria</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/suspiria-a-german-history-primer.html">https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/suspiria-a-german-history-primer.html</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/10/tilda-swinton-old-man-suspiria-who-plays-helena-markos">https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/10/tilda-swinton-old-man-suspiria-who-plays-helena-markos</a></p>