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Dakota Johnson Joins Olivia Wilde’s Psychological Thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

Suspiria star Dakota Johnson has joined the cast of director Olivia Wilde‘s (Booksmart) psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, Deadline reports. Johnson will star alongside Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf, and Chris Pine in the films about a 1950’s housewife whose reality begins to crack, revealing the disturbing truth underneath. Shane and Carey Van Dyke (The Silence) penned the original version of the script, with Katie Silberman writing it. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee (IT, The Ring) will produce along with Wilde and Silberman. Catherine Hardwicke is executive producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2020
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Luca Gudagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Coming To Amazon Prime

Experience Luca Gudagnino’s twisted re-imagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic this May when Suspiria arrives on Amazon Prime. Starring Dakota Johnson, Oscar® winner and Golden Globe® nominee* Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton), Mia Goth, and Chloë Grace Moretz the film features a haunting score by Thom Yorke. Suspiria is Guadagnino’s directorial follow-up to the Oscar®-winning Call Me by Your Name (2017). Written by David Kajganich, Suspiria has received incredible critical praise with Variety’s Owen Gleiberman calling it a “lavishly cerebral high-end horror film” and a “divinely demonic spectacle of womanly power.” The film centers on “young American dancer Susie Bannion (Johnson) who arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company, stunning the troupe’s famed choreographer, Madame Blanc, with her raw talent. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, Olga, the previous lead, breaks down and accuses the company’s female directors of being witches. As rehearsals intensify for the final performance of the company’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 21, 2019
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New ‘Suspiria’ Featurette Teaches Us A Lesson In Terror

A brand new featurette has been unveiled to celebrate the arrival of Luca Gudagnino‘s wonderfully twisted re-imagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic Suspiria on Digital HD. The featurette not only teaches a lesson in dance but also a lesson in terror. In the film, a young American dancer Susie Bannion arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company, stunning the troupe’s famed choreographer, Madame Blanc, with her raw talent. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, Olga, the previous lead, breaks down and accuses the company’s female directors of being witches. As rehearsals intensify for the final performance of the company’s signature piece, Susie and Madame Blanc grow strangely close, suggesting that Susie’s purpose in the company goes beyond merely dancing. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist trying to uncover the company’s dark secrets enlists the help of another dancer, who probes the depths of the studio’s hidden underground chambers, where horrific discoveries await.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 16, 2019
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New Bold ‘Suspira’ Posters Unveiled Ahead Of Release

Two new posters have arrived for Luca Guadagnino‘s Suspiria created by La Boca Design Studio. Both feature a bold, contrasting design with a Hindu inspired flare. There absolutely fantastic. When we received the invitation to create a poster for Suspiria we were delighted. As avid fans of Dario Argento’s 1977 Suspiria, we knew this was an adventure we had to embark on. Once we had seen the film we realized it was wasn’t really a remake at all, it’s an altogether different experience, and gloriously exhilarating and disturbing in its own unique way.” La Boca Studio has stated. We decided to base our design around the ‘Volk’ dance performance which appears late in the movie. The dance is such a pivotal scene, full of all the right kinds of tension and energy. We set about creating the design as if it were a poster for Volk, almost so one could imagine the artwork appearing on a wall within the film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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New Suspiria Poster Is Soaked In Blood

The official poster for Luca Guadagnino‘s Suspiria has arrived and it’s splattered in blood. Dakota Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star in the film where “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Radiohead’s Thom Yorke composed the score. David Kajganich wrote the film that was co-financed by Amazon Studios and K Period Media. Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers with a limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, followed by its nationwide release on November 2, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2018
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Dakota Johnson Dances As Something Dark Rises In New ‘Suspiria’ Clip

Dakota Johnson dances as something dark rises in the newly released clip from Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated reinterpretation of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria. Load videoYouTube sets cookies once the video loads Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star in the film where “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers with a limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, followed by its nationwide release on November 2, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2018
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Dakota Johnson And Armie Hammer To Star In ‘Blattodea’

Suspiria actress Dakota Johnson and Armie Hammer (The Social Network) are starring in Blattodea, now filming in New Orleans. The title and other reports lead us to believe that this film may be about cockroaches (*shudders), the reason? Blattodea is the scientific name for the common cockroach. Described as a horror-thriller, the film centers on bartender whose life goes to hell after finding a stranger’s phone in the bar. British-Iranian writer and director Babak Anvari is behind the film which set to be released in March of next year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2018
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‘Suspiria’ Unveils New Trailer And Early Release Date

Not only has the new trailer just been unveiled for Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated reinterpretation of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria, Amazon announced today that the film is getting an early limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, ahead of its November nationwide release. Guadagnino’s version is not a line for line remake. Instead, it his own take on the story, which will be interesting to see. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star. In the film, “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers nationwide on November 2, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2018
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‘Bad Times At The El Royale’ Scores New Release Date

Bad Times at the El Royale has a new release date. Originally set to arrive on October 5th, the film would have gone up against some serious competition like, Venom, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, and A Star is Born. From the director of Cabin in the Woods, Drew Goddard comes the story of “Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption… before everything goes to hell.” Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, and Nick Offerman star. Bad Times at the El Royale will now arrive on October 12, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2018
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New Trailer Teases The Darkness And Dread In ‘Suspiria’

The teaser trailer has just been unveiled for Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria. Guadagnino’s version is not a line for line remake. Instead, it his own take on the story, which will be interesting to see. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star. In the film, “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers on November 2, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2018

More from Dakota Johnson

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Dakota Johnson Joins Olivia Wilde’s Psychological Thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

Suspiria star Dakota Johnson has joined the cast of director Olivia Wilde‘s (Booksmart) psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, Deadline reports. Johnson will star alongside Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf, and Chris Pine in the films about a 1950’s housewife whose reality begins to crack, revealing the disturbing truth underneath. Shane and Carey Van Dyke (The Silence) penned the original version of the script, with Katie Silberman writing it. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee (IT, The Ring) will produce along with Wilde and Silberman. Catherine Hardwicke is executive producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2020
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Luca Gudagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Coming To Amazon Prime

Experience Luca Gudagnino’s twisted re-imagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic this May when Suspiria arrives on Amazon Prime. Starring Dakota Johnson, Oscar® winner and Golden Globe® nominee* Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton), Mia Goth, and Chloë Grace Moretz the film features a haunting score by Thom Yorke. Suspiria is Guadagnino’s directorial follow-up to the Oscar®-winning Call Me by Your Name (2017). Written by David Kajganich, Suspiria has received incredible critical praise with Variety’s Owen Gleiberman calling it a “lavishly cerebral high-end horror film” and a “divinely demonic spectacle of womanly power.” The film centers on “young American dancer Susie Bannion (Johnson) who arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company, stunning the troupe’s famed choreographer, Madame Blanc, with her raw talent. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, Olga, the previous lead, breaks down and accuses the company’s female directors of being witches. As rehearsals intensify for the final performance of the company’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 21, 2019
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New ‘Suspiria’ Featurette Teaches Us A Lesson In Terror

A brand new featurette has been unveiled to celebrate the arrival of Luca Gudagnino‘s wonderfully twisted re-imagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic Suspiria on Digital HD. The featurette not only teaches a lesson in dance but also a lesson in terror. In the film, a young American dancer Susie Bannion arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company, stunning the troupe’s famed choreographer, Madame Blanc, with her raw talent. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, Olga, the previous lead, breaks down and accuses the company’s female directors of being witches. As rehearsals intensify for the final performance of the company’s signature piece, Susie and Madame Blanc grow strangely close, suggesting that Susie’s purpose in the company goes beyond merely dancing. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist trying to uncover the company’s dark secrets enlists the help of another dancer, who probes the depths of the studio’s hidden underground chambers, where horrific discoveries await.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 16, 2019
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New Bold ‘Suspira’ Posters Unveiled Ahead Of Release

Two new posters have arrived for Luca Guadagnino‘s Suspiria created by La Boca Design Studio. Both feature a bold, contrasting design with a Hindu inspired flare. There absolutely fantastic. When we received the invitation to create a poster for Suspiria we were delighted. As avid fans of Dario Argento’s 1977 Suspiria, we knew this was an adventure we had to embark on. Once we had seen the film we realized it was wasn’t really a remake at all, it’s an altogether different experience, and gloriously exhilarating and disturbing in its own unique way.” La Boca Studio has stated. We decided to base our design around the ‘Volk’ dance performance which appears late in the movie. The dance is such a pivotal scene, full of all the right kinds of tension and energy. We set about creating the design as if it were a poster for Volk, almost so one could imagine the artwork appearing on a wall within the film

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2018
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New Suspiria Poster Is Soaked In Blood

The official poster for Luca Guadagnino‘s Suspiria has arrived and it’s splattered in blood. Dakota Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star in the film where “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Radiohead’s Thom Yorke composed the score. David Kajganich wrote the film that was co-financed by Amazon Studios and K Period Media. Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers with a limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, followed by its nationwide release on November 2, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2018
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Dakota Johnson Dances As Something Dark Rises In New ‘Suspiria’ Clip

Dakota Johnson dances as something dark rises in the newly released clip from Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated reinterpretation of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria. Load videoYouTube sets cookies once the video loads Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star in the film where “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers with a limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, followed by its nationwide release on November 2, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2018
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Dakota Johnson And Armie Hammer To Star In ‘Blattodea’

Suspiria actress Dakota Johnson and Armie Hammer (The Social Network) are starring in Blattodea, now filming in New Orleans. The title and other reports lead us to believe that this film may be about cockroaches (*shudders), the reason? Blattodea is the scientific name for the common cockroach. Described as a horror-thriller, the film centers on bartender whose life goes to hell after finding a stranger’s phone in the bar. British-Iranian writer and director Babak Anvari is behind the film which set to be released in March of next year.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2018
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‘Suspiria’ Unveils New Trailer And Early Release Date

Not only has the new trailer just been unveiled for Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated reinterpretation of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria, Amazon announced today that the film is getting an early limited theatrical run on October 26, 2018, ahead of its November nationwide release. Guadagnino’s version is not a line for line remake. Instead, it his own take on the story, which will be interesting to see. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star. In the film, “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers nationwide on November 2, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2018
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‘Bad Times At The El Royale’ Scores New Release Date

Bad Times at the El Royale has a new release date. Originally set to arrive on October 5th, the film would have gone up against some serious competition like, Venom, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, and A Star is Born. From the director of Cabin in the Woods, Drew Goddard comes the story of “Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption… before everything goes to hell.” Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, and Nick Offerman star. Bad Times at the El Royale will now arrive on October 12, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2018
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New Trailer Teases The Darkness And Dread In ‘Suspiria’

The teaser trailer has just been unveiled for Luca Guadagnino‘s highly-anticipated remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 classic Suspiria. Guadagnino’s version is not a line for line remake. Instead, it his own take on the story, which will be interesting to see. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Renée Soutendijk star. In the film, “A world of darkness swirls at a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Ebersdorf). Some will succumb. Others will wake up.” Suspiria will cast a spell on viewers on November 2, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2018
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