The new remake of Asia Argento’s cult classic horror film, “Suspiria,” stars a slew of strong female leads. At a time when producers like Reese Witherspoon are dedicating themselves to telling more women’s stories, it should be no wonder some of the script’s allure for Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Chloe Moretz and Mia Goth had to do with the way the movie handles the concept of what it means to be feminine. That apparently affected the way Dakota felt about femininity off-screen, as well. “So often today we’re caught up in social media, where everyone is flashing themselves and trying to look beautiful, skinny and whatever but feeling insecure,” she tells AnOther magazine, whose new issue comes in versions with each of the four actresses on the cover (via JustJared). “But these girls showed me a side of femininity that is really strong and sensual and in touch, connected.” Chloe chimed in on the same issue, musing: What’s interesting about ‘Suspiria’ is that the story is something you might have seen before – it’s about a coven of witches; we’ve seen lots of movies about that – but the execution of that idea is like nothing you’ve ever seen. The femininity that is used to express the witches’ rituals is so, so different and intoxicating.” The film hits theaters in time for Halloween, on Oct. 26.
