Event Horizon
Event Horizon

Event Horizon

1997Movie96 minEnglish

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users67%
Director: Paul W.S. AndersonGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2047, a rescue crew is dispatched to investigate the reappearance of the starship Event Horizon, which vanished seven years earlier. The ship, equipped with a powerful experimental gravity drive, reappears orbiting Neptune. Upon boarding, the rescue team discovers the Event Horizon has returned from a dimension of pure chaos, bringing with it an unspeakable evil that begins to torment them with terrifying visions.

Critical Reception

Event Horizon was met with mixed reviews upon its release, often criticized for its gore and perceived lack of originality. However, it has since gained a significant cult following, particularly among fans of science fiction horror, for its atmosphere, visual style, and ambitious, albeit disturbing, themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious atmosphere and unsettling premise.
  • Criticized for its excessive gore and derivative horror elements.
  • Gained a cult following over time for its unique blend of sci-fi and psychological horror.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a terrifying and visually striking sci-fi horror experience, with many appreciating its dark themes and suspense, despite acknowledging its flaws and occasional predictability.

Fun Fact

The film's extreme gore and violence led to numerous cuts by the MPAA, resulting in a much tamer final cut than originally intended. Director Paul W.S. Anderson has stated that much of the most graphic footage was lost or destroyed.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

"Event Horizon" is one of those movies that pulls you in with its eerie atmosphere and keeps you hooked with its intriguing premise. It’s a sci-fi horror that isn’t just about space exploration but dives into darker, more psychological terr...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Although this plot has been through the wringer a few times already, over the years, I still quite enjoyed it. A group of exploring astronauts set off to find out what happened to the eponymous spaceship that disappeared long since but has ...
JPV852

JPV852

This is the third time seeing this one and my opinion pretty much remained the same. Some interesting ideas but not very well executed, though that's kind of Paul W.S. Anderson's style of filmmaking it would seem. Visual effects are at time...
Repo Jack

Repo Jack

A fantastic "horror in space" thriller led by an excellent assemble cast (Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neil, Kathy Quinlann). Do we really want to know what can be found at the edge (event horizon) of a black hole?
Repo Jack

Repo Jack

A fantastic "horror in space" thriller led by an excellent assemble cast (Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neil, Kathy Quinlann). Do we really want to know what can be found at the edge (event horizon) of a black hole?
John Chard

John Chard

You know nothing. Hell is only a word. The reality is much, much worse. Event Horizon is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and written by Philip Eisner. It stars Sam Neil, Laurence Fishburne, Joely Richardson, Kathleen Quinlan, Richard T. ...
Matt Golden

Matt Golden

In the year 2040, a spacecraft called the Event Horizon was sent out to journey among the stars with an experimental gravity drive that purported to allow faster-than-light travel. On its maiden voyage, however, it vanished. Seven years lat...