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Event Horizon

1997 1h 36m
Horror Science Fiction Mystery
MOVIEVIBE Rating
6.6/10
3,476 reviews
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Event Horizon

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.

"Infinite space. Infinite terror."

Top Billed Cast

Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Miller
Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Weir
Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan
Peters
Joely Richardson
Joely Richardson
Starck
Richard T. Jones
Richard T. Jones
Cooper
Jack Noseworthy
Jack Noseworthy
Justin
Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs
D.J.
Sean Pertwee
Sean Pertwee
Smith

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

M Matt Golden Verified TMDB Critic
2013-07-21

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 later, it has returned, orbiting Neptune, and a rescue crew is sent out to investigate, along with the scientist responsible for the ship’s creation. The rescue crew of the Lewis and Clark are a group of no-nonsense blue-collar workers, led by Captain Miller (Laurence Fishburne), with Dr. William Weir (Sam Neill) along for his expertise. When they arrive at t...

J John Chard Verified TMDB Critic
2019-10-02

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. Jones, Sean Pertwee, Jason Isaacs and Jack Noseworthy. Music is by Michael Kamen and orbital and cinematography is by Adrian Biddle.

2047 and a group of astronauts are sent to investigate the 'Event Horizon' which disappeared mysteriously 7 years ago. It has returned minus its crew and now the crew of the 'Lewis and Clark' become exposed to horrifying s...

R Repo Jack Verified TMDB Critic
2020-10-28

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?...

J JPV852 Verified TMDB Critic
2021-03-20

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 times iffy (the CGI in particuular) but the acting was okay and I can't say I ever was bored or mystified with what I was watching. **3.25/5**...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2022-07-02

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 now returned! "Miller" (Laurence Fishburne) leads a team that also includes "Weir" (Sam Neill) who originally designed the enigmatic craft. Onboard, all seems fine until things start to go terrifyingly awry for this crew as they discover, quite literally, the remnants of the previous occupants floating around. Pretty quickly, they find themselves facing a sh...