Horror, Thriller  •  1985  •  110 min  •  Adults (18+)

Phenomena (1985)

Phenomena poster

Phenomena (1985)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.7

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.


Starring Cast

Jennifer Connelly  •   Donald Pleasence  •   Daria Nicolodi


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central narrative revolves around a supernatural horror mystery involving a serial killer and a protagonist with unique abilities, which are inherently apolitical and do not promote any specific political ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a primarily traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on supernatural horror and mystery, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Phenomena (1985) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. The film's focus remains on its horror and giallo elements, making an assessment of LGBTQ+ portrayal not applicable.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Phenomena" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a supernatural horror plot involving a girl who can communicate with insects and a serial killer, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Phenomena (1985) is an original film by Dario Argento, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical gender baselines to swap from.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Phenomena (1985) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.7
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

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7.6
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5.7

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