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Phenomena (1985)

โ€œJennifer has a few million close friends. She's going to need them all!โ€

6.8/10 ยท 945 votes 1h 55m r ThrillerHorror

#29 of 67 films from 1985 #846 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Dario Argento ยท Written by Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento

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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.

Cast

Jennifer Connellyas Jennifer Corvino
Daria Nicolodias Frau Brรผckner
Fiore Argentoas Vera Brandt
Federica Mastroiannias Sophie Brook
Fiorenza Tessarias Gisela Sulzer
Dalila Di Lazzaroas Headmistress Yetz
Patrick Bauchauas Inspector Rudolf Geiger
Donald Pleasenceas Professor John McGregor
Alberto Craccoas UBS Bank Teller
Kaspar Capparonias Karl, Sophie's Boyfriend
Mario Donatoneas Morris Shapiro
Antonio Maimoneas EEG Doctor
Davide Marottaas Patau (Bruckner Son)
Fulvio Mingozzias Mr. Sulzer

Facts

Release dateJanuary 25, 1985
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” longer as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$3,800,000
IMDbtt0087909

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Questions

How long is Phenomena?
Phenomena runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Phenomena worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 945 votes, which places it #29 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 58%) and #846 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Phenomena?
Phenomena was directed by Dario Argento. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970).
Who stars in Phenomena?
Jennifer Connelly as Jennifer Corvino; Daria Nicolodi as Frau Brรผckner; Fiore Argento as Vera Brandt; Federica Mastroianni as Sophie Brook; Fiorenza Tessari as Gisela Sulzer; Dalila Di Lazzaro as Headmistress Yetz.
What is Phenomena rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Phenomena?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22192.

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