Review of Event Horizon (1997) by Michael Z — 14 Dec 2014

Phenomenal. Groundbreaking. A milestone in science fiction akin to Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

This review of Event Horizon (1997) was written by Michael Z on 14 Dec 2014.

Event Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Miguel N (8) on 25 Oct 2018

Crazy, scary, creepy, demons in space film…

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Despite a few nifty special effects, this sci-fi horror film, in which grisly things happen to a space crew after its members board an abandoned…

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By Rico6Killer (2) on 17 Sep 2022

Critics are full of **** as usual this film is a masterclass of sci fi horror my advice now days is if critics pans a film I always watch it…

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By Eva3Si0N (403) on 06 Jul 2022

Event Horizon is a good chamber Sci-Fi thriller. You just shouldn't expect scale and realism from it…

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There is little to recommend in this nonsensical, repulsively gory outer-space yarn other than moody interiors and a few adequate special effects…

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By Awesom-0 (164) on 06 Feb 2020

Really only falls apart the last 20 mins…

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By Smudge99 (13) on 12 Jan 2023

This is one of my all time favorite horror flicks! Great atmosphere and acting, as well as an eerie plot that will drive you mad…

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By Whave (7) on 10 Oct 2022

A cult classic. Feelings of hopelessness and dread. Otherworldly, nightbending themes…

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By Jonofitz (7) on 04 Aug 2022

Completely underrated horror by the critics as usual. A bit dated but still holds up…

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By Lewis H (85) on 05 Jan 2019

I liked Event Horizon- at least visually but it suffers from the same problems that plague many average films of this sort- a bland screenplay…

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