Event Horizon

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Romas M Greetings from Lithuania. "Event Horizon" (1997) is mix of films like "Alien" and every haunted house movie ever made except that this one takes place in space. What separates "Event Horizon" from a crowd is a sense of location and also kind of unique setting for a genre and great acting. All of the actors do sell the material here wonderfully, even when script or directing felt short. The premise while not an original is good for this type of film, and at its core "Event Horizon" is haunted house horror flick set in space. Overall, "Event Horizon" is a good film only if you are in a mood for something in a terms of a science fiction mixed with horror and thriller. I liked the premise, setting, mood and acting so much that they overcome big flaws of this film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/16/25 Full Review Jo P It’s a cult classic for a reason. I will always love this movie. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Sam B This movie isn't what you'd generally expect. It's less a sci-fi horror and more of a fantasy one in a sci-fi setting. Despite being critically panned even to this day, it is one of the most well-known cult classics out there. This movie is legendary. The effects are fantastic, the tension thrilling, the setting interesting and terrifying. It has good cinematography. Event Horizon does rely on some tropes, but that's a poor criticism given every big-box success like the Marvel movies are ONLY tropes and nothing else. Event Horizon has some actual meat to its plot. It isn't perfect, and I'd definitely like to see more of Wier before the horror really sets in to better-define him as a character, but it's a small complaint. The influence of Event Horizon is so much broader than most people realize. Warhammer 40k changed some of how the warp was written, for example, and there's an entire event chain in Stellaris inspired by Event Horizon. It's not on the level of Starship Troopers in its impact, but make no mistake, you have absolutely seen, read, or played something that wouldn't exist without this movie being made first. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/25 Full Review Logan D In 2047, the Event Horizon reappears after it vanished and was considered lost during a FTL experiment. A rescue team is sent to investigate. A film long on my watchlist I was not disappointed. I can see why it was a failure at the box office. It has the feel of Alien, sci-fi horror with a crew responding to a message received from a mysterious source. However, there are no aliens, at least not in physical form. And much like Alien, the design of the ships is symbolic-intestine-like corridors, gravity drives as altars, and lighting that isolates and exposes. The film is claustrophobic and escalating, with each crew member confronting personal trauma and guilt, the ship itself becoming a haunted entity. Laurence Fishburne as Captain Miller anchors the film with stoic resolve, while Sam Neill as Dr. Weir delivers a chilling descent into madness. The main attraction for me was the evoking evokes Lovecraftian dread, suggesting realms beyond comprehension and the fragility of human reason. This idea is not often a winner with audiences. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Craig B All these old fogies giving such an awesome movie a terrible rating is exactly why us, as regular viewers who just want to be entertained and or frightened to the bejeezus shouldn't listen to their reviews. They are obviously dried out old prudes who only enjoy movies that we would find completely dull and boring. Event Horizon is neither of these. It is a true classic of the sci-fi/horror genre. My wife and I watched it back when it was released and found it horrifyingly creepy with some truly terrifying moments that really does sear itself into your eyeballs and psych. Sam Neil in particular, pulls off one of the best, most evil characters I've ever had the pleasure of watching. The true star of the show though, in my opinion at least, is the Event Horizon itself. Has there ever been a more creepy space ship? Just the sight of it is enough to give you the creeps in subsequent viewings, and believe me, this is a movie that demands a second viewing so you can absorb what you've just witnessed as it's no less terrifying the 2nd or even 3rd time round, especially now that we have these beautiful and large oled tv's these days. Sure it may show it's age in 4k, but it's no less terrifying. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Jovana B Good sci fi horror, despite looking a bit dated it is still very watchable. Nice concept and departure from the endless recycling of ‘creature in space will kill you’ soap opera. At least it tries to be a bit more cerebral. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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