Suzy Bannion

Suzy Bannion is the protagonist of the horror films Suspiria, an American ballet student who enrolls at a prestigious German dance academy only to discover it's a front for a coven of witches. In the original 1977 film, she is portrayed by Jessica Harper, while Dakota Johnson plays the role in the 2018 remake, where her character is revealed to be the powerful witch Mater Suspiriorum. Key aspects of the character: Role: The main character in both the 1977 and 2018 versions of Suspiria. Occupation: An aspiring ballet dancer. Plot: Arrives at a dance academy in Germany and uncovers a supernatural conspiracy and a series of murders linked to the school. Portrayals: 1977: Jessica Harper 2018: Dakota Johnson Identity (2018 Remake): Revealed to be the ancient witch, Mater Suspiriorum, one of the Three Mothers.