Jenifer

Detective Frank Spivey stumbles upon a strangely healed mute young woman after a violent attempt on her life. Rather than letting the city hospital take her in, he brings her to his home, drawn by a mix of pity and curiosity. As her presence unsettles his wife and children, whose skepticism about her condition grows, Spivey refuses to abandon her to the system. He becomes increasingly fixated, nursing a secret about her past and a belief that she belongs in his world. The household frays under the strain as the line between savior and captor blurs. Her presence unsettles the detective's professional distance, forcing him to question his priorities and the boundaries between care and control.

A 2005 television movie, Jenifer was directed by Dario Argento and adapted from Bruce Jones's short story, with Steven Weber credited as a creator. The production keeps Argento's signature mood while fitting a TV budget and schedule tailored for audiences.

Critics acknowledged Argento's mood setting, though the TV budget shows in production values. The themes center on obsession masquerading as protection, examining how a caretaker's need to possess a vulnerable figure can corrode trust and family loyalty. The score and practical effects are minimal but effective in conveying dread.

Box office numbers were not publicly released since Jenifer debuted on television rather than in theaters. As a TV movie, it premiered on broadcast channels, limiting audience reach and cementing its status as a cult curiosity among fans.

There is no record of Jenifer earning nominations from major award bodies, reflecting its status as a niche TV horror entry rather than a prestige project. Some fans regard it as a curiosity in Argento's American television work, a curious footnote in his career today.