Patchy, but does the trick...

Rating: Null/10 (27 September 1998)

For a film that lends heavily from the Alien series and a hint of 'The Haunting', it's the kind of fare we've seen before. And since (see Sphere).

After the 'Event Horizon' goes missing in deep space, it's arrival at the outer limits of our solar system sends a mixed bunch of astro-types to investigate.
What ensues is the kind of stuff that is best played loud (and 'big' would help!). The set is fantastic looking stuff, but I can't help but worry that it was created by some sado/masochist on overdrive. Not that that's a problem in itself, but when the 'horror' angle starts to kick in, it really gets gut-wrenching. The fear isn't for the crew...it's for the viewer, and particularly what blood-soaked sight we'll have to see next.
But, at the end of the day, it's a horror/thriller, and it does both brilliantly. I hear people complain of the levels of noise and gore, but what were they here to see?
Don't expect to see 'Old Bob' anywhere near this black hole.