The New Zealand International Film Festival today announced something that tingles the Flicks spine: Italian prog-rock legends Goblin will perform their iconic score to Dario Argento’s horror film Suspiria on Friday evening 19 July at The Civic Theatre in Auckland.
A bona fide horror classic, Suspiria tells the delirious tale of an American ballet student who transfers to a prestigious dance academy in Germany, only to discover that it is controlled by a coven of witches. Goblin’s score combines with Argento’s visual flair, stylistic flourishes and vivid colour to make Suspiria an incredible film experience, and the opportunity to see the band perform live is simply bloody awesome.
“As far as I am concerned this is the most exciting Live Film Score event kiwi film lovers have ever had the chance to witness,” says Incredibly Strange programmer Ant Timpson. “Goblin’s scores for the Dario Argento’s films of the ’70s and ’80s became instant pop cultural high-points. In terms of the most memorable horror collaborations there is Bernard Herrmann’s dissonant violins screaming through Psycho, John Carpenter’s stabbing synth score for Halloween, John Williams’ brutal and relentless Jaws theme and what many feel is the greatest fusion of all; Goblin and their epic electronic masterpiece for Dario Argento’s terrifying horror classic Suspiria. Their Melbourne show was called the “Greatest live show ever!” by critics that saw it. This is the show I have been waiting 30 years to see.”
Goblin Plays Suspiria is a live cinema NZIFF event to be held on Friday 19 July 9.15pm at The Civic, Auckland for one screening only. Tickets for Goblin Plays Suspiria will go on sale from Thursday 13 June through Ticketek. Tickets for this special event will be $45 (adults) and $40 (concession) plus booking fee. Tickets for all other Festival screenings will go on sale from Friday 28 June.
NZIFF programmes will be available online and around town from June 25 in Auckland. For Festival updates visit www.nziff.co.nz.
