THE VAULT

Phenomena (1985) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

Jennifer has a few million close friends. She's going to need them all!

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Giallo, Supernatural Horror, Phenomena taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of daughter, insect, boarding school continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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