Suspiria

In the tense and supernatural climax of “Suspiria,” Susie fully embraces her true identity as the reincarnation of Mother Suspiriorum, one of the Three Mothers—mysterious, powerful figures who have existed long before humans. Throughout the film, Susie’s journey seems predetermined; her arrival at the Marko Dance Academy and her obsession with its ritual performances appear to be part of a larger destiny. In the final scenes, Susie joins a ritual dance with other dancers, who are revealed to be the possessed followers of the academy, performing a sinister ceremony. Behind them stands Markos, who claims to be Suspiriorum, but it is Susie who ultimately demonstrates her true power. When she reveals her identity as the real Mother Suspiriorum, a figure of death manifests, kills Markos, and destroys the corrupt forces within the academy in a bloody rampage. Susie then shows mercy by easing the suffering of Patricia, Olga, and Sara—tormented victims who wish for death—granting them painless releases. She also restores Josef’s consciousness, only to wipe his memory of the horrors, suggesting a kind of cruel mercy.

This ending implies that Susie has been destined for this role all along, possibly from her birth, as her troubled relationship with her religious mother hints at a connection to the dark legacies of the Three Mothers. The film leaves open the question of whether Susie was fully aware of her purpose from the start or if she gradually uncovered her true identity over time. Some interpretations suggest she might have been born to serve as Suspiriorum, and her arrival at the academy was no coincidence, but rather an inevitable fulfillment of her fate. The act of destroying Markos and her supporters signals a reassertion of her power, but also raises questions about her potential for abuse. Her gesture of freeing the tormented girls and wiping Josef’s mind shows she might wield her immense power either as a just force or as someone capable of repeating the cycle of control and violence.

Ultimately, the film explores themes of power, control, and the corrupting influence of authority, leaving viewers pondering whether Susie will use her new power responsibly or fall into the same patterns of abuse. The moment suggests a rebirth of the ancient goddess figure of Suspiriorum, but whether this marks a new, just reign or a dangerous cycle remains to be seen. The story ends with a sense of ominous ambiguity, emphasizing that power—whether divine or human—can be wielded for good or ill, and that such forces are often intertwined with inescapable themes of motherhood, faith, and transformation.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59