Review of Event Horizon (1997) by Tyranian — 26 Apr 2020

Fairly unique scifi-horror that's mildly entertaining but also completely ridiculous.

This review of Event Horizon (1997) was written by Tyranian on 26 Apr 2020.

Event Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Cricrofinou (1) on 30 Jun 2020

It is supposed to be a horror movie but the only thing it succesfully did was irritate the hell out of me with the cheapest jumpscares i've…

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By Zeblar99 (3) on 25 Nov 2018

While, having a fair share of flaws, Event Horizon is the perfect late-night popcorn horror movie…

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By Alexandrea (51) on 26 Nov 2021

I would kill to have acess to the original cut before it was lost forever…

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By Phil C (258) on 14 Oct 2018

A space Horror flick well deserving of higher credit…

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By Jlau (377) on 18 Sep 2020

Space ship designed to create black holes and travel instantly literally goes to hell, gets the crew killed and then kills the rescue team…

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By Total Film Staff (2) for Total Film (3,532) on 14 Dec 2018

Whether all the mind games, blood 'n' guts and loud bangs scare you or not depends on your tolerance of gore and horror, but director Paul…

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By Hellholehorror (226) on 21 Sep 2022

This looks absolutely great, all practical effects beautifully composited…

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By Psychrology (1) on 02 Mar 2019

The movie has a perfect blend of scifi, horror and mystery elements set against the cold void of space…

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By Sabotaged (1) on 26 Feb 2020

Haunted house in spaceship. It's certainly niche. I watch alone in the dark on a 50 Hardware Calibrated screen 4 feet away. Absolutely terrific…

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By John O (1,007) on 25 Oct 2018

Crazy, scary, creepy, demons in space film…

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