Event Horizon is scarier than Alien

Rating: 7/10 (7 July 2001)

Event Horizon is scarier than Alien. Although many aspects of the film have roots in earlier efforts such as 2001, Alien, and Hellraiser, it effectively molds these influences into a new and horrifying story. The film has an excellent progression of plot, and the acting of the main characters, particularly Sam Neil as Dr. Weir, and Laurence Fishburne as Captain Miller, is excellent.
My own pet peeve of Horror movies is that the terrifying moments are often artificially created by the incredible stupidity of the characters. This is mostly not the case in Event Horizon. The set and special effects lend a very creepy air to the whole movie that makes your hair stand on end, and when action happens you're suitably primed to jump out of your seat.
I have two problems with the film: 1) The music at the opening and closing credits doesn't set up the mood of the film at all, and leaves you expecting something else. and, 2) The ending is a bit unsatisfying, and somewhat cheesy.
Overall, however, this movie is well made and conceived, and has only a few weaknesses. I recommend it, just know that you'll have to sleep with the lights on for a few days.