Phenomena (1985) movie poster

Phenomena (1985)

"Jennifer has a few million close friends. She's going to need them all!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 66% (RT: 76%, MC: 57) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
Italy
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (901 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
Metacritic
57
Cast
Jennifer Connelly as Jennifer Corvino
Daria Nicolodi as Frau BrΓΌckner
Fiore Argento as Vera Brandt
Fiorenza Tessari as Gisela Sulzer
Dalila Di Lazzaro as Headmistress
Patrick Bauchau as Inspector Rudolf Geiger
Donald Pleasence as Professor John McGregor
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 901 votes. Critics gave it 66%.
Overview
A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Dario Argento cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Phenomena was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Phenomena is a 1985 horror, thriller film directed by Dario Argento. A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders. The film has been rated by 901 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Phenomena delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Phenomena (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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