Phenomena(2023)
2023 · Carlos Therón · 96 min
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.
Comedy · Horror · Thriller
6.0165 votes
TMDB score
1/5
Intensity
1/5
Gore
1/5
Stays with you
How Phenomena scares
Watching this feels more like hanging out with a quirky trio of friends than being genuinely scared. The mood stays light and playful, mixing jokes with quick, silly frights rather than building any real dread. It leans on ghost-hunting antics and awkward, comedic run-ins with the supernatural instead of gore or tension. This is a good pick if you want something breezy and amusing with just a sprinkle of spooky flavor, not a movie that will actually unsettle you.
On The Horror Database's 0–5 scare profile, Phenomena rates psychological 2/5, visceral 1/5, gore 1/5, lingering effect 1/5, and overall intensity 1/5.
- Psychological: 2 of 5
- Visceral: 1 of 5
- Gore: 1 of 5
- Lingering: 1 of 5
- Intensity: 1 of 5
Slow burn vs Jump scares: 55 of 100 — balanced
Supernatural vs Real-world: 15 of 100 — leans Supernatural
Fun-scary vs Disturbing: 10 of 100 — leans Fun-scary
Intensity over runtime
Shape only — no eventsReveal pacing shapeHide pacing shapeHidden by default — shows where the tension peaks and lets up.
A breezy, comic setup gradually adds bursts of spooky tension, building to a busier, more intense final stretch without ever becoming punishing.
Intensity across the runtime, 0 to 100: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3.
How scary is Phenomena?
On The Horror Database's 0–5 intensity scale, Phenomena rates 1/5 — gentle by horror standards, balancing creeping dread with well-placed shocks. It works on both fronts, unsettling the mind while going for the body. Expect it to be restrained with gore and fun-first. The dread fades once the credits roll.
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