The original 'Suspiria' by Dario Argento was a treat for the senses. It was a visual masterpiece. This version of 'Suspiria' has no similarities with the original. It is more arthouse with a completely different tone. The atmosphere is sinister and eerie. The elaborately choreographed dance sequences are macabre and invoke a sense of dread. The movie is not outright scary like conventional horror but more along the lines of psychological horror. Also, Dakota Johnson's performance as Susie was quite good. At 2 hours 30 minutes, It is a lengthy movie but it is worth it.

A dancing school is not what it presents, swinging back and forth charades with dark pretence, a coven of conspirators, necromancer choreographers, a malevolent and pernicious, dark presence. A young American enrols, and takes the floor, not too long before events suggests theirs more, than a spin, a twist or twirl, as performances unfurl, and disguises make surprises so much more.

A colourful and vibrant tale of what lies beneath the surface, under the covers and behind closed doors in a German school of dancing, although once you start to peel away the flesh, you may find an abstract and occasionally complex undercurrent of themes that reflect how progressive the world, or at least parts of it, have become. Both Dakota Johnson and especially Tilda Swinton deliver top drawer performances.

1. Suspiria is gonna be divisive

Like last year's mother! by Darren Aronofsky, Suspiria has already divided audiences at this year's Venice Film Festival. Whilst I clapped my palms off once the credits rolled an irate audience member beside me booed furiously (we exchanged disapproving glances). The Guardian has reported that "it fails to bewitch," but I beg to differ.

2. Some scenes in Suspiria are spectacularly scary

Lucky for us the talented directer Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, A Bigger Splash) and smart screenwriter David Kajganich have taken this spooky subject matter very seriously. The result is some prima orrore assoluta - particularly the shocking sequence where some ubiquitous evil forces choreograph an ill-fated dance student into a très grave finale.

3. This Suspiria is not a remake

You don't need to have seen the original to enjoy this movie (although I'd highly recommend that you do). It's much more of a reimagining of Argento's dream-tale than a remake. Guadagnino intertwines German politics and terrorism - the film is set in 1977 (the year the original was unleashed) Berlin. Plus lead character Susie gets a much meatier backstory. And dancing, there's a lot more dancing.

4. Original Suspiria star Jessica Harper pops up

Having deliberately avoided any media about the movie to go in knowing nothing it was a pleasant surprise to see Jessica Harper make an appearance. Harper played the title role of Susie in Argento's version and with Guadagnino being Argento's biggest fan, and good pal, this cameo was a nice nod to the original and the fans.

5. The performances in Suspiria are spellbinding

Dakota Johnson is enchanting as the elite ballet dancer; Tilda Swinton is captivating, of course, as the mysterious headmistress; yet it was rising star Mia Goth's performance that did it for me. Chloë Grace Moretz along with the other fellow students are very good, as are the teachers (or coven of witches) at Tanz Dance School.

6. Swindled by Swinton?

An IMDb profile of Lutz Ebersdorf cites Suspiria as his only acting credit. However, there is growing speculation that it is in fact Tilda Swinton playing the role of psychoanalyst Josef Klemperer. During the press conference when Swinton was asked what it was like playing the two roles she replied, "what two roles?" followed by a wink. She even read out a letter from Klemperer excusing his absence from the panel.

7. Thom Yorke scores with the Suspiria soundtrack

The soundtrack to the original Suspiria is legendary. Italian band Goblin composed it working closely with Argento through production. This time, Guadagnino called upon Radiohead's Thom Yorke to bring the magic, and he doesn't disappoint. The music is definitely more mellow than it's predecessor but suits the autumnal tone of the film.