Phenomena - International Version (1985) ***
Argento's output was still consistently good at this point, but Phenomena (1985) is nowhere near as good as Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977) or Inferno (1980). I'd say that even Tenebre (1982) has more replay value for me. But Phenomena has some great moments.
Starring a virtually unknown Jennifer Connelly, a somewhat typecast but appropriate Donald Pleasence, a chimpanzee, and lots of insects, Phenomena has a fantastic score/soundtrack (2/3 ethereal & 1/3 heavy metal), a few superb kills, and overall is enjoyable. Some of the dialogue is pretty bad, but that's standard fare for an Argento film.
The Blu-ray from UK company Arrow is typical—a beautiful package featuring exclusive special features, 4-panel reversible cover art, a slip cover, booklet, and 2-sided poster, but a less-than-stellar transfer.
Starring a virtually unknown Jennifer Connelly, a somewhat typecast but appropriate Donald Pleasence, a chimpanzee, and lots of insects, Phenomena has a fantastic score/soundtrack (2/3 ethereal & 1/3 heavy metal), a few superb kills, and overall is enjoyable. Some of the dialogue is pretty bad, but that's standard fare for an Argento film.
The Blu-ray from UK company Arrow is typical—a beautiful package featuring exclusive special features, 4-panel reversible cover art, a slip cover, booklet, and 2-sided poster, but a less-than-stellar transfer.
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