Apollo 18

PG-13

Released Sep 2, 2011

1 hr. 26 min.

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

List

24%

76 Reviews

Tomatometer

23%

25,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Apollo 17 was the last U.S.-sponsored lunar voyage -- or was it? Hours of found footage, classified for decades, point to a subsequent moon mission -- Apollo 18 -- that ended very badly. Astronauts John Grey (Ryan Robbins), Nathan Walker (Lloyd Owen) and Benjamin Anderson (Warren Christie), on a mission to install radar scanners, discover a Soviet space capsule nearby. The men also discover a dead cosmonaut, and unfortunately for them, learn how he died.

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Critics Consensus

A boring, suspense-free Paranormal Activity rip-off that feels long even at just 90 minutes.

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Tom S

Started off with some real promise & then turned to silly. Blair With Project goes to the moon but at least that film was original. Plus why not just rip off Alien while you're at it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/23

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Matt T

It's a fun film if you enjoy outer space and the niche corner of the Horror Genre it inhabits. The sound and visual teams deserve a good pat on the back for their work, as their work really makes it feel like you're watching two men struggling to survive on the surface of the moon. The actors too give their level best to make their performances deliver. With a better script and a different director, This could have been a really good film that reached a wider audience. But for what it is, it's a fun spooky romp for space and Sci-fi lovers.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Jack R

Quite underrated, and an entertaining watch for horror and found footage fans.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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Rick B

I don't understand how or why the reviews are so low for this movie. I thought it was great. The "footage" was chilling and really did come off like vintage 70s NASA footage. The storyline and acting was about as good as you could expect. There was also a shocking ending that was really intense I thought. I would recommend this film if you're a found footage fan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/23

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Zachary C

A cool twist on horror and space themes movies, Apollo 18 is a good thriller that does a decent job for actually looking like it's comprised of lost footage. The characters are developed enough to have a weight to them, and the suspense of the monsters is well paced. Ignore the rough rating, I quite enjoyed it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Lovely P

This is a solid 4 and half out of 5 stars for anyone looking for a unique sci-fi horror experience. The film is not perfect by any means, but it does a great job of creating a creepy and intense atmosphere with its found footage-style cinematography. The movie also provides some surprising twists and turns that keep viewers engaged throughout the runtime, even if the finale isn't particularly satisfying. While some viewers may find the story's lack of depth disappointing, the film's sense of visual style and its dedication to realistic, practical effects make it a unique and enjoyable experience overall. So if you're a horror fan looking for something new or just want to have a fun time at the movies without spending too much money, "Apollo 18" is definitely worth checking out.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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Gonzalo López-Gallego

Director

Lloyd Owen

Nathan Walker

Warren Christie

Benjamin Anderson

Ryan Robbins

John Grey

Michael Kopsa

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Andrew Airlie

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

A simple sci-fi horror with just enough scares to keep you interested.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 23, 2011

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Apollo 18 is an intriguing, if never enthralling, fusion of period space-flight procedural, conspiracy theory, and monster movie.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 9, 2011

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

Watching people land on the moon isn't all that interesting or photogenic, especially when we know it's pretend.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 6, 2011

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Brian Eggert

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Strong characters and rewarding narratives are rarely developed in “found footage” movies, so when the shocks and gross-out moments occur, the audience can’t be blamed for feeling uninvolved.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 8, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

I found “Apollo 18” to be a fun little movie that uses and incorporates the found footage style in a slick and fresh fashion. It does have some issues but it also has some great moments wrapped into its tight 88 minute running time.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

The only thing worse than an inept filmmaker is a lazy one.

Rated: 1.0/4.0

Sep 2, 2020

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Synopsis

Apollo 17 was the last U.S.-sponsored lunar voyage -- or was it? Hours of found footage, classified for decades, point to a subsequent moon mission -- Apollo 18 -- that ended very badly. Astronauts John Grey (Ryan Robbins), Nathan Walker (Lloyd Owen) and Benjamin Anderson (Warren Christie), on a mission to install radar scanners, discover a Soviet space capsule nearby. The men also discover a dead cosmonaut, and unfortunately for them, learn how he died.

Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Ron Schmidt, Shawn Williamson, Cody Zwieg, Matthew Stein
Screenwriter: Brian Miller
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Dimension Films, Bekmambetov Projects
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Sequences|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 2, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.7M

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