Phenomena (film): Difference between revisions

''Phenomena'' is a 1985 film directed and written by [[Dario Argento]], starring a young [[Jennifer Connelly]], huge swarms of flies and [[Killer Gorilla|a chimpanzee wielding a razor]]. The initial U.S. release of the film was edited down and re-titled ''Creepers'', though it has since then received an uncut DVD release in the States.

 

 

Not to be confused with another film titled [[Phenomenon]], which is an entirely different creature.

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* [[The Beast Master]]: Jennifer can telepathically communicate with insects and summon swarms of insects to attack people.

* [[Big Damn Heroes]]: {{spoiler|1=Inga, Professor McGregor's chimpanzee, kills Frau Brückner when she tries to decapitate Jennifer}}.

* [[Boarding School of Horrors]]: Though most of the horror happens outside the school perimeter.

* [[Creepy Child]]

* [[Executive Meddling]]: Was edited down and released in the United States as ''Creepers'', which wasn't well-received. The Director's Cut was released on DVD to better acclaim.

* [[Idiot Ball]]: Some of the victims seem to go out of their way - like walking into dark forests or abandoned houses - to get killed.

* [[Intergenerational Friendship]]: Jennifer and Professor John McGregor.

* [[Mama Bear]]: {{spoiler|Frau Brückner is a sinister version.}}

* [[One-Woman Wail]]: The beginning of the film's main theme.

* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]: Jennifer.

* [[Reality Subtext]]: Argento's own mother abandoned the family after a phone call from her paramour, just like Jennifer's.

* [[Rear Window Investigation]]

* [[Woman in White]]: Jennifer in the most iconic scenes.

 

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