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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Philip Eisner (written by)
Release Date:
15 August 1997 (USA)
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Tagline:
Infinite Space - Infinite Terror
Plot:
A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned...with someone or something new on-board. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win
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1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(107 articles)
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Hell's Horizon
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Captain Miller | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Dr. William Weir | |
| Kathleen Quinlan | ... | Peters, Med Tech | |
| Joely Richardson | ... | Lt. Starck | |
| Richard T. Jones | ... | Cooper | |
| Jack Noseworthy | ... | Justin | |
| Jason Isaacs | ... | D.J. | |
| Sean Pertwee | ... | Smith | |
| Peter Marinker | ... | Captain John Kilpack | |
| Holley Chant | ... | Claire | |
| Barclay Wright | ... | Denny Peters | |
| Noah Huntley | ... | Burning Man / Edward Corrick | |
| Robert Jezek | ... | Rescue 1 Technician |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Stars My Destination (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and some nudity.
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Runtime:
96 min
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:M18 |
USA:R (certificate #34953) |
Iceland:16 |
Finland:K-16 (1998) |
Finland:K-18 (1997) |
France:-12 |
Sweden:15 (video rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Brazil:16 |
Australia:MA |
Belgium:KNT |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Germany:16 |
Ireland:18 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Norway:18 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:13 |
UK:18
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Having just done a PG-13 movie, Mortal Kombat (1995), Paul W.S. Anderson was very keen to do something more adult and gruesome. This was why he turned down the chance to direct X-Men (2000).
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Goofs:
Factual errors: When we first see the Event Horizon, it floats among clouds. No object can remain in orbit within any atmosphere. While Neptune's gravity is 1.19 times Earth's gravity, the near-supersonic winds of the atmosphere would make navigation difficult and a mere orbit near-impossible.
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Soundtrack:
Funky Shit
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FAQ
Why did Weir turn evil?Where exactly did the ship go? How did it happen?
Can the ship activate the Gateway itself?
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'Event Horizon' is very much an atmospheric sci-fi horror. It does not rely on gore (although there is enough of that) but rather it is the creepy atmosphere that engages the viewer. Andersen successfully creates a tense, depressing, and claustrophobic atmosphere. The suspense and pace are well maintained. It pays tribute to several movies of the same genre (like 'The Shining', 'Aliens' etc). Character development is slightly weak but the actors do a good job and the viewer cares for them. Sam Neill, Laurence Fishburne, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard Jones and Jason Isaacs do a fine job with what they're given. The sets look very unwelcoming and creepy. The special effects and sound effects are good. The cinematography is superb. The plot is a little complex and difficult to follow in the beginning leaving the viewer wondering with what exactly is going on but this becomes easier with repeated viewings. In my view, 'Event Horizon' is an underrated film and perhaps did not get enough recognition because it did not have any stars or enough 'monsters' and 'blood' or perhaps the subject was a little too complex for some to grasp.