Phenomena

Movie

1985

1h 50m

English

Horror, Thriller

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6.8

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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.

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Phenomena

Movie

1985

1h 50m

English

Horror, Thriller

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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.

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Cast

Jennifer Corvino

Frau Brückner

Vera Brandt

Sophie

Gisela Sulzer

Headmistress

Inspector Rudolf Geiger

Donald Pleasence

Professor John McGregor

Alberto Cracco

UBS Bank Teller

Kaspar Capparoni

Karl, Sophie's Boyfriend

Morris Shapiro

EEG Doctor

Patau (Bruckner Son)

Mr. Sulzer

Nurse

Kurt, Geiger's Assistant

Real Estate Agent

Schoolgirl

Teacher

Schoolgirl

Schoolgirl

Schoolgirl

Inga

Teacher (uncredited)

Directed By: Dario Argento

Written By: Dario Argento (Story), Franco Ferrini (Story), + 1 more

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KurtMoney says...

7 years ago

This might be a slow burn but boy howdy is it worth it for the last 20 minutes. So many gasps and "what theeee" and "NO WAY". Good stuff. And I had no idea what an amazing child actress Jennifer Connelly was.

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Kyria Crosszeria says...

5 years ago

I had not seen this classic before today, and I don’t regret either watching it now, nor having not watched it when I was much younger haha. Great piece artistically in so many ways (the soundtrack, the cinematography, Jennifer herself), but so traumatising. Sheesh. The pace is nicely set, but in the end it just keeps throwing things at you for some truly shocking, “throwing-the-popcorn” kind of moments. And if you ever were to choose a super power... maybe consider insects :grimacing: I recommend watching this with a bunch of friends, or a film club. (I also had to wonder whether there is any connection between this being Jennifer’s first film/film before the labyrinth, and the main score made by “Goblin”? :joy:)

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The_Argentinian says...

2 years ago

I can see how this became a horror classic during the VHS era but it's a bit of a mess for a first time viewer in 2022.

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beardedmovienut says...

2 years ago

**This is part of my 2022 HORROR Fridays** Yeah… Just as weird and disjointed as I remember it. Only now I can see all the weirdness in 4k due to the new Arrow release, and yes…it looks great. Phenomena is one of those movies I can't seem to get, but still loves unconditionally. There's something about the odd music, the cinematography and the excellent chemistry between the actors that makes me care less about a story that makes little sense, and just enjoy the beautiful visuals while enjoying some Iron Maiden and Mötorhead... I said it was weird, didn't I???

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John Chard

6 years ago

Phenomena, doo-doo doo-doo-doo.

Arriving at a Swiss Academy for girls, Jennifer Corvino (Jennifer Connelly) gets embroiled in the workings of a serial killer. Her friends the insects and Professor John McGregor (Donald Pleasence) are on hand to help if possible.

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talisencrw

6 years ago

Both a great chance to see two acting icons (one, Donald Pleasence, at his prime, and the other, Jennifer Connelly, just starting out on her filmic journey) and one of the films on director Argento's great run of horror classics, this is worth purchasing the finest print and will award the horror af More

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