Advertisement They will premiere their horror flick Suspiria on Saturday night. And ahead of their turn on the red carpet, Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson pulled out all the fashion stops as they were seen attending a photocall during Venice Film Festival. The co-stars looked in great spirits as they posed together for snaps whilst clad in eye-catching gowns, with Chloe Grace Moretz also turning out for the ocassion in a stylish ensemble. Glamorous pair: Ahead of the Suspiria premiere, Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson pulled out all the fashion stops as they were seen attending a photocall during Venice Film Festival Oozing old Hollywood glamour, Dakota donned a strapless lace gown in an ivory tone that complemented her porcelain complexion, whilst the fitted bodice and pleated full skirt highlighted her svelte figure. The 50 Shades Of Grey actress kept her accessories simple as she donned just a pair of tortoiseshell cat eye sunglasses, whilst she boosted her frame with a pair of cream heels. Meanwhile, Tilda was a vision as she slipped into a chartreuse co-ord for the photocall. The We Need To Talk About Kevin star dazzled in a ruffled high neck cardigan that she teamed with a matching full skirt that flared out over her baby blue heels. She wore her platinum blonde locks slicked back away from her face, whilst she kept her make-up palette neutral to highlight her handsome good looks. Dressed to impress: The co-stars looked in great spirits as they posed together for snaps whilst clad in eye-catching gowns, with Dakota opting for a strapless white lace number, whilst Tilda dazzled in a chartreuse co-ord Ultra glam: The 50 Shades Of Grey actress kept her accessories simple as she donned just a pair of tortoiseshell cat eye sunglasses Glam girls: Tilda was a vision as she slipped into a chartreuse co-ord for the photocall. The We Need To Talk About Kevin star dazzled in a ruffled high neck cardigan as she posed with Dakota on the boat Joining the ladies on the photocall was Chloe, 21, who looked sensational in a pair of red high-waisted wide leg trousers, which had a white feature zip fastening. The Carrie actress teamed the bold item of clothing with a light blue shirt with oversized ruffled detailing on the arms, whilst she accessorised the ensemble with a pair of black heeled boots and an array of gold necklaces. The starlet, who previously dated Brooklyn Beckham, styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried wavy hairdo, whilst she added a slick of minimal make-up. Giving a nod to her superstar status, Chloe also sported a pair of glamorous cat-eye shaped white sunglasses and a silver circle handbag. Glamorous: Joining the ladies on the photocall was Chloe Grace Moretz, 21, who looked sensational in a pair of red high-waisted wide leg trousers, which had a white feature zip fastening Chic and colourful: The Carrie actress teamed the bold item of clothing with a light blue shirt with oversized ruffled detailing on the arms, whilst she accessorised the ensemble with a pair of black heeled boots and an array of gold necklaces The trio star alongside Mia Goth and Lutz Ebersdorf in horror film Suspiria, that is in competition for the main prize of the festival and will premiere on Saturday night. According to the studio, the film is about 'a darkness [that] swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.' How To Be Single star Dakota plays an 'ambitious young dancer' studying under a character played by a haunting Tilda. The doctor in the film is allegedly played by real life doctor Lutz Ebersdorf but rumors surfaced that it might actually just be Tilda Swinton in elaborate makeup. Cosy co-stars: The trio star alongside Mia Goth (pictured with Italian director Luca Guadagnino) in horror film Suspiria, that is in competition for the main prize of the festival and will premiere on Saturday night Looking good: Tilda and Dakota seemed in high spirits as they arrived at the photocall by river taxi Hollywood chic: Dakota looked ever the leading lady with her stunning lace ensemble while giving a soft wave Smiles: Dakota and Tilda happily posed together for the photocall and appeared in great spirits However, according to Indie Wire, Suspiria's executive producer Stella Savino insists the character isn't played by Swinton and that the doctor is real, with no acting experience. Suspiria is a feature remake of a 1977 short film of the same name. It's directed by Luca Guadagnino who helmed last year's best picture Oscar nominated romance Call Me By Your Name. He has worked with Tilda Swinton on three previous films, The Protagonists, I Am Love and A Bigger Splash. The film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September and we be released in New York and Los Angeles theaters October 26, just in time for Halloween. A nationwide release is scheduled for November 2. Suspiria will have to impress this year's jury panel, the president of which is director, Guillermo Del Toro. The jury consists of Christoph Waltz, Taika Waititi, Malgorzata Szumowska, Trine Dyrholm, Nicole Garcia, Sylvia Chang and Paolo Genovese. So lady-like: Dakota gracefully floated onto the boat with the help of two men Floating: The actress glided with ease down the pier towards the boat in her shimmering silver strappy heels In her element: Dakota styled her brunette tresses in her naturally straight style and accessorised with statement rings Flirty: Dakota blew a kiss to the adoring crowd and showed off her vibrant red manicure Naomi Watts was also appointed a juror on the panel, which consists of five women and four men in an effort to readdress the imbalance that has occurred in previous years. Naomi said she hopes the experience will be 'life altering', gushing: 'To sit in a disciplined way and spend the next 10 days watching two to three films a day is extraordinary and I have just never had that opportunity. 'And to be amongst this group of people on this panel and with Guillermo leading it, I think it's going to be a really unique and really new experience.' Stunning: Chloe, who previously dated Brooklyn Beckham, styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried wavy hairdo, whilst she added a slick of minimal make-up. Meanwhile, Mia looked glamorous in a short white belted middle dress Graceful: The 50 Shades star looked totally in her element as she made her way towards the boat A-List beauties: Dakota was close behind Tilda, who rocked her signature icy blonde cropped 'do in her trademark quaff while sauntering down to the boat Wonder in white: Dakota amplified her natural beauty with a deep red lip and lashings of mascara Fan favourite: Dakota put on a flirty display as she blew a kiss towards the crowd before taking off to the photocall On September 8, the final day of the festival, Del Toro's jury will be tasked with handing out the Golden Lion for Best Film, the Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion for Best Director, Coppa Volpi for Best Actor, Coppa Volpi for Best Actress, Award for Best Screenplay, the Special Jury Prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Young Actor or Actress. Meanwhile, Claire Foy and Ryan Gosling opened the star-studded film showcase with their Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, which has already been tipped for awards glory as it tells the tale of the iconic 1969 moon landing. In First Man Claire plays Neil Armstrong's first wife Janet Shearon who acts as a pillar of support for the spaceman ahead of the Apollo 11 mission, which is famously known as the moment man first set foot on the moon. Creepy: According to the studio, the film is about 'a darkness [that] swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist'<doc-sep>She's one of the most maverick actresses in Hollywood. And now rumours abound that Tilda Swinton's latest creative venture involves the creation of a new alter-ego - an 82-year-old German psychoanalyst. She stars in horror film Suspiria, a remake of the 1977 Dario Argento film set in a German ballet school, alongside an unknown actor making his first appearance on screen, Lutz Ebersdorf, playing the lead male role of Dr Jozef Klemperer. But eagle-eyed viewers have speculated that Mr Ebersdorf, far from being an elderly German, is in fact the 57-year-old British actress in disguise. Images from the set in Berlin purport to show Ms Swinton in prosthetic make-up, looking unlike her credited character in the film, dance instructor Madame Blanc. Opening the press conference about the film at the Venice Biennale on Saturday, the actress read out a letter apparently from Mr Ebersdorf, who did not join his co-stars and director at the event.<doc-sep>It was standing room only at the packed and generally light-hearted Venice press conference for Luca Guadagnino’s anticipated update of 70’s Italian horror classic Suspiria. Guadagnino, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jessica Harper, Thom Yorke and writer David Kagjanich were greeted with applause and cheers by attending media. Fans had even gathered outside the conference with homemade posters. Call Me By Your Name director Guadagnino’s $20M re-imagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic revisits the story of an American newcomer to the prestigious Tanz dance academy who comes to realize the school is a front for something very disturbing. Backers are Amazon and K-Period Media. Earlier in the day the film’s first press screening received good applause but also a handful of whistles and boos. The movie is a wild ride and was always likely to polarize — strong reactions are already showing through on social media. Some of the local press have a complicated relationship with Guadagnino to boot. But those I canvassed after the movie were largely enthusiastic. Tilda Swinton kicked off the presser by reading a tongue-in-cheek letter purportedly from the movie’s absent actor Lutz Ebersdorf, who plays the film’s elderly male psychoanalyst. It has become increasingly clear over recent weeks that Swinton herself — with the help of heavy prosthetics — likely plays Ebersdorf but the in-joke continued during the conference and the crowd loved it. Swinton told the audience Ebersdorf was sorry not to be there with them and that this would be his only film performance. “Seek a good therapist if disturbed by this film,” she continued, which is likely a reference to Dakota Johnson’s much covered admission that the film left her needing therapy. The humorous missive, which may have also had a deeper significance, also included some sage advice, “There cannot have been a more pressing time to remind ourselves of the dangers of delusion, reactive hysteria, of separatism.” Swinton deflected a direct question as to whether she play’s Ebersdorf’s character Dr Klemperer. Guadagnino has previously said she doesn’t. In response to a question about a potential Oscar campaign for Ebersdorf, Swinton said she would welcome one [this was all tongue-in-cheek bear in mind]. Inevitably, Johnson was asked why the movie had made her seek therapy, “First of all, I was not psychoanalysed,” she said. “I’m a very porous person and I absorb a lot of people’s feelings. Sometimes when you work on a dark subject matter it can stay with you. Sometimes when you talk to nice people afterwards that helps. And my therapist is a nice person. The experience was not traumatic. It was fun and exhilarating. It was mischievous and playful and I loved it more than anything. The film didn’t send me to a ward. I just have a lot of feelings.” The actresses each took turns to impress on the crowd how much they loved working with Guadagnino, almost as if to dampen any suggestion that Johnson had been driven to therapy by her director’s methods. Johnson herself said, “This was my second time working with Luca. I had a foundation of ease and safety. We know each other well. I feel I’m able to do anything in his hands. The film is about things I love: dancers, witches, magic. I grew up loving those things. And groups of women. To have this sort of inside look at those things was perfect. This was truly a dream come true project for me.” Johnson previously starred in Guadagnino’s Bigger Splash, which also debuted on the Lido [that film didn’t have quite as warm a presser as this one]. Swinton added, “Luca is one of my closest friends. We’re pretty much blood related now [a joke and reference to scenes in the movie]. Living and working alongside him is home for me. Beyond ease there is a sense of daring each other which is very important when making art together.” Mia Goth added that working with Guadagnino made her “feel like it must have been to work with a Kubrick or a Fellini. He pushes you, even when you have doubts. It was an honour.” The film has a striking score from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke who expanded on his previously expressed anxiety about taking on the project, “It was an odd process from the beginning. When they came to see me I though they were mad. Suspiria is a legendary soundtrack. It took a few months to contemplate it. I wanted to run away but knew I’d regret it if I did. The original is such an intense soundtrack. I didn’t try to replicate it. I couldn’t. But I used repetition a lot as Goblin [the band who composed the original score] did. I made spells in my studio.” The film’s cast is almost entirely female and the story potentially lends itself to feminist interpretation (the film’s violence could also send some viewers in the opposite direction). Guadagnino was thus asked for his thoughts on the MeToo movement, “It’s interesting for European men to look at the U.S. movement of MeToo. It’s a watershed that you can’t go back from. It has raised awarenesses about the practice of people in power pressing down on other people. We had this in mind on Suspiria and will have on all future projects.” Guadagnino also let the audience in on an anecdote from his childhood when discussing his affection for director Dario Argento, “I love Dario. I’m becoming a stalker of master filmmakers. I wouln’t be here if not for Dario. Some time after I saw Suspiria as a teenager, my mother received a phone call at our apartment in Palermo. The person told her Dario was at a restaurant in the city so I went to try and find him and waited outside the restaurant.” The team noted influences ranging from Pina Bausch and Powell and Pressburger to radical feminist writers from the 1970’s. For more on Suspiria backstory, influences and potential sequels check out our interview with Guadagnino.<doc-sep>
She plays an ambitious young dancer in the hotly-tipped horror flick, Suspiria. And Dakota Johnson ensured she took centre-stage at the premiere of the 1977 remake on Saturday night, looking showstopping in a scarlet strapless gown as she hit the red carpet during the Venice Film Festival. The 28-year-old actress was joined by her co-star Tilda Swinton, 57 who looked striking in a regal column gown and Chloe Moretz, 21, who opted for an ethereal floral number at the star-studded event. Taking centre-stage: Dakota Johnson (L) dazzled in a scarlet gown as she joined her glamorous co-stars Chloe Moretz (C) and Tilda Swinton (R) at the Suspiria premiere during the Venice Film Festival Dakota certainly turned heads in her satin gown, which featured a voluminous princess-style skirt and sleek strapless neckline. Letting the statement garment do all the talking, she accessorised with glittering diamond drop earrings and a dazzling ring. Sweeping her glossy dark tresses back into a voluminous chignon, the Fifty Shades actress framed her features with smoky eyeshadow and nude lipstick. Sticking to a similar colour scheme was Tilda, who dazzled in her pillarbox-red gown, which featured a Victoriana-inspired ruffle collar. Lady in red: Dakota certainly turned heads in her satin gown, which featured a voluminous princess-style skirt and sleek strapless neckline Glamorous: The Fifty Shades actress framed her features with smoky eyeshadow and nude lipstick Scarlet siren: The How To Be Single actress boosted her height with a vertiginous pair of scarlet stilettos Ready for her close-up: She swept her glossy dark tresses back into a voluminous chignon Double trouble: Sticking to a similar colour scheme was Tilda, who dazzled in her pillarbox-red gown, which featured a Victoriana-inspired ruffle collar But first, let me take a selfie: The actress happily posed for photos and signed autographs for fans The trio star alongside Mia Goth and Lutz Ebersdorf in horror film Suspiria, that is in competition for the main prize of the festival and will premiere on Saturday night. According to the studio, the film is about 'a darkness [that] swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.' How To Be Single star Dakota plays an 'ambitious young dancer' studying under a character played by a haunting Tilda. Budding beauty: Chloe Moretz, 21, opted for an ethereal vibe in a floaty floral navy maxidress with trumpet sleeves and ruffled shoulders Killer footwear: The Kick-Ass actress complemented her dress with stylish silver sandals with a Perspex heel Taking centre-stage: The If I Stay actress looked utterly relaxed as she worked her angles on the red carpet The doctor in the film is allegedly played by real life doctor Lutz Ebersdorf but rumors surfaced that it might actually just be Tilda Swinton in elaborate makeup. However, according to Indie Wire, Suspiria's executive producer Stella Savino insists the character isn't played by Swinton and that the doctor is real, with no acting experience. Suspiria is a feature remake of a 1977 short film of the same name. Woman of the moment: Tilda, 57, looked showstopping in her scarlet dress, which she teamed with gold stilettos Striking: The We Need To Talk About Kevin actress styled her ice-blonde hair in her trademark edgy quiff Here they come! Suspiria's director Luca Guadagnino joined forces with Tilda, Jessica Harper and Mia Goth on the red carpet Gripping: the film is about 'a darkness [that] swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up' Candid moment: The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino (pictured) who helmed last year's best picture Oscar nominated romance Call Me By Your Name. He has worked with Tilda Swinton on three previous films, The Protagonists, I Am Love and A Bigger Splash Dare to bare: Naomi Watts, 49, pulled out all the stops in a metallic embellished dress and suede courts Chic: The star looked sensational in her racy semi-sheer gown Edgy: The star looked radiant as she showed off her legs in the revealing number Looking good: Naomi looked sensational on the red carpet in her glittering outfit It's directed by Luca Guadagnino who helmed last year's best picture Oscar nominated romance Call Me By Your Name.