The 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.
75
Slant MagazineEd Gonzalez
Slant MagazineEd Gonzalez
The whole of Phenomena is less than the sum of its parts, but the parts are often terrifying and exhilarating.
60
Time Out
Time Out
Between shots of stunning mountain scenery there are paranormal breezes, unfeasibly bright night-lighting and buckets and buckets of maggots.
50
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Though 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.
40
The New York Times
The New York Times
The gore starts spattering in earnest too late to save Creepers, a dim-witted horror movie.
