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Phenomena (1985)

Directed by Dario Argento · Cinematography by Romano Albani

R116 min58 frames

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Phenomena (1985) movie still: medium — A dimly lit residential foyer features a tall grandfather clock and a framed landscape painting. An elderly…Phenomena (1985) movie still: fullbody — A long, austere corridor made of grey concrete features multiple doors and wall sconces. A woman in a long…Phenomena (1985) movie still: wide — A yellow vintage bus travels down a rural paved road in a mountain valley. Snow-capped peaks rise behind dense…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot focused on a pair of green eyes in darkness. The subject stares ahead from within a dimly…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot of a dark-bodied scorpion on a patch of sandy earth. The creature is oriented toward the…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — The interior of a moving car showing the back seat upholstery. A young woman with long dark hair looks out…Phenomena (1985) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit interior with stark white walls and a dark open doorway. A young woman in a white outfit stands…Phenomena (1985) movie still: medium — A woman stands in a wooden-framed doorway while holding a white telephone receiver. In the background, two…Phenomena (1985) movie still: medium — A dark, moonlit outdoor area contains a single tree and low dense shrubbery. A young woman in a white…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — A dark, featureless environment holds a single human eye glowing with vibrant crimson light. The iris and…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — A close view of a dark, undetailed area where a black object is held. A small, bright circular red light…Phenomena (1985) movie still: wide — An old, dilapidated stone building is covered in dense vines and boarded-up windows at night. The structure is…Phenomena (1985) movie still: closeup — A close-up view of a metallic syringe attachment featuring a knurled cylindrical connector. The transparent…Phenomena (1985) movie still: medium — A spacious interior hallway with dark wood trim and large glass doors. A teenage girl walks through the open…Phenomena (1985) movie still: establishing — A vast mountain landscape features a small house surrounded by dense coniferous trees. A winding gravel…Phenomena (1985) movie still: wide — A large, sparsely furnished hall with smooth walls and dark corners. A woman stands alone while her large…
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Phenomena — official trailer

What is Phenomena about?

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.

Where can you watch Phenomena?

US availability for Phenomena (1985). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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Who made Phenomena?

What does the cinematography of Phenomena look like?

Sampled across 57 frames, the coverage of Phenomena leans on medium shots (39% of the sample) and close-ups (35%). Cinematographer Romano Albani keeps 65% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 68% of the frames. Focus stays shallow in 70% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Phenomena?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Phenomena (1985) are #2c2e2f, #0c0c0d, #51514f, #d2d1cc, #f5f5f5, #8a8f92 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #0c0c0d
  • #51514f
  • #d2d1cc
  • #f5f5f5
  • #8a8f92

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