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Event Horizon

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
188K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
944
33
Event Horizon (1997)
Home Video Trailer from Paramount Home Entertainment
Play trailer0:31
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HorrorSci-FiThriller

A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned...with someone or something new on-board.A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned...with someone or something new on-board.A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned...with someone or something new on-board.

  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Philip Eisner
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Sam Neill
    • Kathleen Quinlan
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    188K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    944
    33
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Philip Eisner
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Sam Neill
      • Kathleen Quinlan
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 150Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos520

    Event Horizon (1997)
    Sam Neill in Event Horizon (1997)
    Event Horizon (1997)
    Joely Richardson in Event Horizon (1997)
    Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, and Jason Isaacs in Event Horizon (1997)
    Jack Noseworthy in Event Horizon (1997)
    Laurence Fishburne and Kathleen Quinlan in Event Horizon (1997)
    Justin (Jack Noseworthy) approaches the third seal in the second containment.
    Justin (Jack Noseworthy) explores the first containment.
    Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, and Jason Isaacs in Event Horizon (1997)
    Paul W.S. Anderson in Event Horizon (1997)
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    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
    Peter Marinker
    Peter Marinker
    • Kilpack
    Holley Chant
    Holley Chant
    • Claire
    Barclay Wright
    • Denny
    Noah Huntley
    Noah Huntley
    • Burning Man
    Robert Jezek
    • Rescue Technician
    Emily Booth
    Emily Booth
    • Girl on Monitor
    • (uncredited)
    Bharat Nalluri
    Bharat Nalluri
    • Event Horizon Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Gary Sinyor
    Gary Sinyor
    • Event Horizon Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Philip Eisner
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Paul W.S. Anderson's initial cut of the film ran 130 minutes, and was so violent that both test audiences and the studio balked at the finished product. Paramount ordered him to cut the film by 30 minutes and tone down some of the violence. Anderson has said he didn't have enough time for a proper re-edit, and believes he cut out 10 minutes too much. Although it was announced in 2012 that producer Lloyd Levin had found a VHS tape that might contain a full version of the film, Anderson revealed in 2017 that neither he nor Levin had seen it yet, as they have both been too busy to be in the same country with a VHS player. Although he believes that the condition of the copy will be too poor to use, Anderson has stated that he is still excited to see what's on it.
    • Goofs
      (at around 53 mins) When Justin is ejected into outer space, his veins immediately start to burst and bleed heavily. This isn't very likely to happen in the short time that he is exposed to the vacuum of space. Parts of the body will probably start to bulge due to the lack of atmospheric pressure, and there will probably be some subcutaneous bleeding from ruptured blood vessels, but the human skin is thought to be resilient enough to stay intact. Also, the blood that leaves his body remains liquid; in reality, it would boil and evaporate instantly due to the lack of pressure. Not everything about the scene is unrealistic: the fact that he remained conscious is probably correct (most adults would remain conscious for 10-20 seconds), as well as the fact that he does not freeze (although deep space is extremely cold, the lack of gas molecules makes it difficult for body heat to leave the body).
    • Quotes

      D.J.: I wasn't going to tell you this. I've been listening to the distress signal, and I, um, think I made a mistake in the translation.

      [Plays the distress signal]

      Miller: Go on.

      D.J.: I thought it said "liberate me" - "save me." But it's not "me." It's "liberate tutemet" - "save yourself." And it gets worse.

      [Plays the distress signal again]

      D.J.: There - I think that says "ex inferis." "Save yourself... from Hell." Look, if what Doctor Weir tells us is true, this ship has been beyond the boundaries of our universe, of known scientific reality. Who knows where it's been, what it's seen... or what it's brought back with it?

      Miller: From Hell? You don't believe in that kind of stuff, do you?

      D.J.: Whoever sent that message, he sure believed in Hell.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are sucked into a black hole. The screen viewpoint pans upward, above, and over the regular Paramount mountain before the opening credits, which usually remains stationary and then fades out.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: G.I. Jane/Event Horizon/Cop Land/Pooh's Grand Adventure (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Funky Shit
      (main theme)

      Written by Liam Howlett, Adam Horovitz (as Adam Horowitz), Adam Yauch, Mike D (as Michael Diamond), and Jimmy Smith (as James Smith)

      Performed by The Prodigy

      Excerpts from "Root Down" by Beastie Boys

      Sample from "2-3 Break" by The B-Boys

      Sample from "Theme from 'S.W.A.T.'" by Barry De Vorzon (as Barry Devorzan)

    User reviews1K

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Decent sci-fi/horror - Underrated
    EVENT HORIZON is a pretty good sci-fi/horror movie which you'll either love or hate. It's a very dark and depressing movie which completely justifies the 'terror' in the tag-line. Perhaps the continuing terror is why some people probably dislike it.

    As far as I know, most horror movies lack a decent story or decent acting or character development. That's why I'm not into horror movies that much. But Event Horizon has an interesting story that is an ideal and most of all original environment for a horror movie. Even though character development is limited, as the film progresses you'll get to know most of the characters better. Especially Sam Neill's (Dr. Weir) and Laurence Fishburn's (Cpt. Miller) characters.

    The acting was done very well by most of the cast, most notable Laurence Fishburn and Sam Neill who did a good job. The sets on the other hand are brilliant and creepy at the same time. I would not feel comfortable walking around in any of those rooms, especially the engineering room featuring the Gravity Drive (sphere with 3 magnetic rings within a room filled with deadly spikes on the walls and ceiling). This adds more tension than there already is to the movie which makes the experience only better and worthwhile.

    The special effects in this movie are quite a treat. Ranging from an external view of the gigantic Event Horizon around Neptune to Dr. Weir and his 'HANDywork' with his eyes.

    In my opinion, this is a good but underrated sci-fi horror movie with lots of freaky moments that will keep your heart racing. If you like the depressing endless terror, you'll like this movie quite a bit. If you rather have happy endings and laughs, you'll probably dislike it.

    For the best experience, watch this movie in a dark room at night or even past midnight with the volume turned up a bit over the normal setting.

    Rated 7/10 on IMDb, but I personally would give it a 7.5/10.
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    • Aug 13, 2006

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    FAQ11

    • What is Event Horizon about?
    • Is there or will there be a director's cut of the movie?
    • Could anyone really survive an airlock ejection in outer space?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • The Stars My Destination
    • Filming locations
      • Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio, interiors: engine room)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Golar Productions
      • Impact Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,673,242
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,511,915
      • Aug 17, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,673,829
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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