Phenomena

Phenomena

Directed by Carlos Therón

Produced by Nadie es Perfecto

202396 min6.0 / 10

A comedic paranormal investigation romp centered on the camaraderie of three middle-aged women confronting supernatural forces in 1990s Madrid.

Madrid, Spain, 1998. The many resources and skills of Gloria, Paz and Sagrario, three middle-aged women investigating paranormal events, are put to the test when their leader, Father Pilón, has an unpleasant encounter.

Questions people ask

  • Is Phenomena sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Phenomena scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Phenomena easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Phenomena end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Phenomena violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Phenomena

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Phenomena

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Phenomena, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Phenomena, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Phenomena, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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