Another murder mystery masterpiece by Dario Argento. Phenomena is incredibly entertaining. The creativity in this film is even more extreme than many of his others. There are so many plot twists...just when you think you know how it is going to end he introduces a new element out of left field. His scripts get lots of criticism for being untraditional but I love how brilliantly he executes his off-key imagination.Jennifer Connelly shines as the star in this film. Her character's unnatural relationship with insects (which is what Phenomena is most well-known for) is actually much more interesting than what I was expecting, but that is just one of the many ingredients that make this film. The scenery is lovely, the suspense is great, and the amount of gore is perfect.
I tend to compare Argento's films to Suspiria, his most popular. I personally prefer Phenomena for its uniqueness and fantastical story. As far as the soundtracks go it is hard to choose. Goblin's music is awesome in both films, better in Suspiria, but when coupled with Iron Maiden's contribution it does incredible things for the mood and style of Phenomena.
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