Phenomena
Titanus Distribuzione | Release Date: August 2, 1985 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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80
IGNRick Sanchez
The movie has a much more open feel than Argento's other films and offers an interesting counter point to his work. The film also exercises Argento's effects work. There are several great scenes where a swarm of flies comes to Jennifer's rescue. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineEd Gonzalez
The whole of Phenomena is less than the sum of its parts, but the parts are often terrifying and exhilarating. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Between shots of stunning mountain scenery there are paranormal breezes, unfeasibly bright night-lighting and buckets and buckets of maggots. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Though Argento's plot is often confused and grotesque, he has a remarkably energetic visual style (mobile camera, slow-motion, careful lighting, creative editing) that is never boring. Read full review
40
The New York TimesJon Pareles
The gore starts spattering in earnest too late to save Creepers, a dim-witted horror movie. Read full review
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