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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80IGNIGNThe 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.
- 75Slant MagazineEd GonzalezSlant MagazineEd GonzalezThe whole of Phenomena is less than the sum of its parts, but the parts are often terrifying and exhilarating.
- 60Time OutTime OutBetween shots of stunning mountain scenery there are paranormal breezes, unfeasibly bright night-lighting and buckets and buckets of maggots.
- 50TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThough 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.
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