An interesting albeit underrated look at sci-fi horror.

Rating: 7/10 (29 November 2013)

A critical and commercial failure upon release, this black sheep of sci-fi horror films gained a cult-following and success with DVD/Video Cassette release afterwards. It is quite a solid film, incorporating a rather B-Movie idea with A-Grade production, great cinematography, and above average acting (particularly for a horror film). Character depth is not a big thing, although the characters are quite likable and full of personality whether serious or humorous. The plot involves a ship called Event Horizon that lost all communication after orbiting past Neptune to have the ship reappear several years later. The crew, unknowing of the ship's past or the mission they are about to participate in, mus investigate the ship for survivors only to find a dark secret about the ship which takes the crew's lives one by one. The horror pieces are effective and entertaining, complimented by a cool story and great visual effects/set pieces. Supposedly, the once-lost footage containing 25-30 minutes of extra background insight and horror sequences has been found and will hopefully encourage a director's cut release. The film does spoil some could-be-amazing parts but carries through to the ending that makes the stop and think for a second to realize how the terror isn't over.
8.5/10.