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Drawing from Andrei Tarkovsky's heady science fiction meditation Solaris by way of Alien and Hellraiser, this visually splendid but pulpy piece of science fiction schlock concerns a mission in the year 2047 to investigate the experimental American spaceship Event Horizon, which disappeared seven years previously and suddenly, out of nowhere, reappeared in the orbit of Neptune. Laurence Fishburne stars as mission commander Captain Miller and Sam Neill is Dr Weir, the scientist who designed the mystery ship. Miller's T-shirt-and army-green-clad crew of smart-talking pros finds a ship dead and deserted, but further investigations turn up blood, corpses, dismembered body parts, and a decidedly unearthly presence. It turns out that the ship is really a space-age haunted house where spooky (and obviously impossible) visions lure each of the crew members into situations they should know better than to enter. The ship is gorgeously designed, borrowing from the dark, organic look of Alien and adding the menacing touch of teeth sprouting from bulwark doors and clawlike spikes inexplicably shooting out of the engine room floor. Unfortunately the film is not nearly as inventive as the production design--it turns into a woefully inconsistent psychic monster movie that sacrifices mood for tepid shocks--but the special effects are topnotch, and ultimately the movie has a trashy B movie charm about it. --Sean Axmaker
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In this eerie science-fiction ghost story, an astrophysicist (Sam Neill), haunted by the memory of his wife's suicide, joins a rescue mission to salvage his life's work: the Event Horizon, a prototype spacecraft capable of faster-than-light travel that has been missing for seven years. Their arrival triggers contact with something beyond human experience--and more dangerous than ever imaginable. Similar in plot to Andrei Tarkovsky's eponymous screen adaptation of Stanislaw Lem's science-fiction novel Solaris, Event Horizon provides some truly potent moments in its often potent combination of horror and sci-fi.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Hedley Walls
Format:DVD
I saw this film about 10 years ago for the first time and I remember thinking it was on a par with Alien and Aliens for pure science fiction horror. Although my wife disagrees (declaring it a stupid film) I think is one of the scariest films I have ever seen. A massive fan of science fiction horror, I found it gripping throughout with very original scenes and special effects. Watching it more recently, despite the fact it was made in 1997, I think it is standing the test of time and doesn't - yet - come across as dated. I am not a big Sam Neill fan but he is good in this film, however it is the quality of Laurance Fishburne's acting that ensures that this film maintains a strong performance throughout. I do not tire of watching this - particularly late at night with the lights out!
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Norum
Format:DVD
I am surprised at the harsh criticsm that this film has come in for here, and in other forums. It has been consigned by some to the stalk and slash section of the DVD rental shelves, while others dismiss it as second hand sci-fi. Personally I really enjoyed it. The blend of suspense, mystery, horror and gore is supplemented well by strong performances by Laurence Fishbourne and Sam Neill. Sure, some of the death scenes and other set pieces are a little hackneyed, but this is more than compensated for by that rarity amongst films - an original (and if you actually sit down and think about it, quite challenging)concept. On an intellectual level this questions our pursuit of knowledge (in this case technology) and asks us if we are fully prepared for what it could reveal. Top stuff.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By A. G. Woods
Format:DVD
I'm an Alien film fan, I enjoy a deep space claustrophobic scientific scare. Event Horizon is one of only a few films that has genuinely gave me a chilling unsettling fright and uneasy dreams - its Hellraiser (or Hellraiser as it should have been) in space. Wonderful horror concept, suspenseful, great characters, wonderful atmospheric detail. Great sci-fi movie, great horror movie.
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Alien-meets-solaris!
Seriously! "A film that appears to be a science-fiction extravaganza suddenly becoming a horror movie" was epitomised by Alien [DVD] [1979]. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RIJU GANGULY
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meduim I would say, the film is ok but the thema I didn't like it....
Meduim I would say, the film is ok but the thema I didn't like it. Science fiction film and the hell?..Space ship and the envirement were very good.
Published 1 month ago by Recep Ozkale
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring
This film just drags and witters on. You seem to be waiting for a punch that never happens. Some quite nice shooting and a nice idea but somewhat inconclusive.
Published 1 month ago by Barry Wom
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best
If you like sci fi and horror, this film is a must. It mixes science theory with "the unknown". Great script, acting, plot. No silly monsters - far worse!! Editing is spot on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. Michael J. Atkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, and very scary.
Atmospheric, sadistic and haunting. some of the great traits from this 90s movie, with some of the best ideas brought to the sci-fi genre. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alex Gaughan
5.0 out of 5 stars
in the deep of space
this is a good spin on some good old horror. who knows what is out there and whos knows when we might know..
Published 2 months ago by mark england
4.0 out of 5 stars
Getting a bit dated
I watched this a long time ago and enjoyed it. I bought it based on this memory, but been spoilt by other films which followed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lewis Buckle
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dubious Stuff
We're in space and there's some scary music and a lot of unexplained things are happening hence this must be a great science fiction/horror movie.....? Well, actually, it ain't. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alan, Scotland
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hellraiser In Space
Enjoyable sci-fi horror with Hellraiser overtones. This doesn't detract from a top notch movie and good to see Sam Neil at his hellish best again
Published 2 months ago by Smithy
5.0 out of 5 stars
exciting
for got u could get this dvd loved it so i bought it exciting horror film well acted really great ending
Published 3 months ago by miss susan rodger
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