American ballet dancer Suzy Bannion arrives in Freiberg, Germany, to attend the prestigious Tanz Academy. From the moment she arrives, she senses that something evil lurks within the walls of the age-old institution. As she probes the depths of the dance school, terrible accidents start to happen…

Argento’s psychedelic giallo is a dark Gothic horror story told in exceptionally vivid colors. Its jagged visuals, moody Goblin score, disturbing screenplay (which Argento co-wrote with Daria Nicolodi), and meticulously designed, pulpy production make for that most chilling of viewing experiences.