Pandorum
Pandorum

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Pandorum

2009
Movie
108 min
English

Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone – and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users65%
Director: Christian AlvartGenres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two crew members aboard a spaceship awaken from hyper-sleep with no memory of their mission or identities. As they explore the deserted vessel, they discover that something has gone terribly wrong, encountering mutated creatures and uncovering a terrifying truth about their survival. The film follows their desperate fight for survival and their attempts to regain their lost memories and understand the pandorum that has plagued the ship.

Critical Reception

Pandorum received mixed to negative reviews from critics, but found a more favorable reception among audiences who appreciated its tense atmosphere and creature design. While some praised its ambitious scope and visual style, many criticized its convoluted plot and reliance on genre tropes. The film has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of psychological horror and science fiction elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and unsettling creature effects.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot and derivative elements common in sci-fi horror.

  • Acknowledged for its visual style and ambitious, albeit flawed, narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's ability to create suspense and deliver effective scares. Many viewers found the creature design and the overall dark, claustrophobic atmosphere to be strong points. However, some also noted that the plot could be difficult to follow at times, and a few felt the ending was somewhat unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The term 'pandorum' is a portmanteau of 'panic' and 'delirium,' referring to a mental breakdown experienced by space travelers due to isolation and stress.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

With humanity finally having milked the earth to death, a sort of Noah’s Ark is hurtling through space in search of somewhere new for humanity to start again. Crewman “Bower” (Ben Foster) awakens from his hyper-sleep to find his inter-stell...

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Hard to understand what is going on in this movie. There's a lot of whispering so it's hard to understand them even with the volume up. I had to watch this movie about 5 times to really understand the movie. It's dumb, but the creatures wer...

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