Review of Phenomena (1985) by Felix G — 24 May 2008

This movie has absolutely no right to be so entertaining. Bugs, chimps, murder, and Jennifer Connelly...what more do you need? Oh yeah, Donald Pleasence!

This review of Phenomena (1985) was written by Felix G on 24 May 2008.

Phenomena has generally received positive reviews.

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