When I stumbled upon this 2023 Spanish horror movie titled "Fenómenas" (aka "Phenomena") on Netflix, I opted to sit down and watch it. Sure, I had never actually heard about the movie, so I didn't know what I was in for here. And I am by no means familiar with the real life group of paranormal investigators upon which this movie was based.
Writers Marta Buchaca and Fernando Navarro put together a script and storyline that fell utterly short of entertaining me. Especially since I was expecting a paranormal horror movie, but was instead presented with a drama with light supernatural elements. Talk about a swing and a miss from the writers.
With my limited exposure to the Spanish cinema, then I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "Fenómenas", though Tony Acosta seemed very familiar to me. It should be noted, however, that the cast ensemble in the movie put on good acting performances, despite of the script utterly failing to entertain me.
Visually then "Fenómenas" wasn't impressive. It is not a movie that really makes use of special effects in an abundance, so not even that could help lift up the otherwise inferior storyline and script.
For a horror movie, then I have to say that "Fenómenas" was a stroll in the park. There was absolutely nothing scary in the storyline. Well, maybe it if you are fresh off of the boat and never seen horror movies before, sure...
My rating of director Carlos Therón's 2023 horror movie "Fenómenas" lands on a three out of ten stars.
Writers Marta Buchaca and Fernando Navarro put together a script and storyline that fell utterly short of entertaining me. Especially since I was expecting a paranormal horror movie, but was instead presented with a drama with light supernatural elements. Talk about a swing and a miss from the writers.
With my limited exposure to the Spanish cinema, then I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "Fenómenas", though Tony Acosta seemed very familiar to me. It should be noted, however, that the cast ensemble in the movie put on good acting performances, despite of the script utterly failing to entertain me.
Visually then "Fenómenas" wasn't impressive. It is not a movie that really makes use of special effects in an abundance, so not even that could help lift up the otherwise inferior storyline and script.
For a horror movie, then I have to say that "Fenómenas" was a stroll in the park. There was absolutely nothing scary in the storyline. Well, maybe it if you are fresh off of the boat and never seen horror movies before, sure...
My rating of director Carlos Therón's 2023 horror movie "Fenómenas" lands on a three out of ten stars.