Event Horizon (R)Event Horizon (R)
Directed by Paul Anderson (Soldier)
Written by Philip Eisner
Starring Laurence Fishburne (Searching for Bobby Fischer), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13), Joely Richardson (101 Dalmations)
Review: *1/2 out of ****
Event Horizon is a poor science fiction horror film, that showcases not one exciting or authentic idea. Contrary to that last staement, the first shot in the film, that of a huge space station, is promising. It gets the right feeling of claustrophobia, and shows off the stupendous special effects, which look quite expensive.
But, however much money Event Horizon makes might be taken away in law suits from company's who have produced such films as The Shining, Nightmare On Elm Street, Pulse, or maybe even Alien. The plot has a crew of tough talking...astronauts (?) on their way to investigate a ship called the event horizon (yes, clever ones, that's where the title comes from). Seven years ago, Earth lost contact with the event horizon and its crew; now, it seems, the signal has returned (Aliens). On board this doomed mission is the captain (Laurence Fishburne, wooden as usual) and the designer of the event horizon (Sam Neil), whose name is Dr. Weir (weird?).
Of course, the ship isn't back alone, and something starts terrorizing the crew from the moment they step on board (Alien). It isn't anything human; the ship "has been to hell and back" and their opponent is unseen, and can control their dreams and visions (Nightmare On Elm Street). This force can even make them see illusions, and kill them with such illusions (Lord Of Illusions). In the end, it comes to our attention that the ship might be alive, and is definitely haunted (The Shining).
From the look of this horror tease, you'de probably be best at renting the countless films that Event Horizon rips off.
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