Unlike the original film , which used exaggerated colors , Guadagnino conceived the visuals in '' Suspiria '' as " winterish " and bleak , absent of primary colors . The film incorporates stylized dance sequences choreographed by Damien Jalet , which form part of its representation of witchcraft . Principal photography took place in late 2016 and early 2017 in Varese , Italy , and in Berlin . The musical score was composed by Radiohead singer Thom Yorke , who took inspiration from krautrock . The film is dedicated to the memories of '' Vogue Italia '' editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani , film director Jonathan Demme and Deborah Falzone . '' Suspiria '' premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on September 1 , 2018 . It was given a limited release by Amazon Studios in Los Angeles and New York on October 26 , 2018 , where it grossed over $ 180,000 in its opening weekend , marking the highest screen-average box-office launch of the year . It was then screened on October 31 in select U.S. cities before opening in wide release on November 2 , 2018 . It was released in Italy on January 1 , 2019 by Videa . Critical response to the film has been polarized ; while some praise it for its visual elements and acting , others have criticized its historical-political setting for being unnecessary or arbitrary in relation to its other themes
75th Venice International Film Festival
75th Venice International Film Festival
Suspiria (2018 film)