Futuristic Horror at Its Best

Rating: 9/10 (17 June 2008)

I am amongst the group of people who loves this film. I think that this was the kind of film that fits only a special genre of fans, "the ultra-macabre". Many film viewers see the future as being more akin to a Star Trek-like existence, with humanity achieving an almost Utopian society and venturing to the stars unified and harmoniously, and quite boringly. This film dares say, "Not so fast. It is scary out there." The concept of "inferno ex Astra" is a literary and cinematic road not taken as often as it should be.
I took from this film the idea that humanity is still young and inexperienced, and playing dice with the greatest force of nature (singularities) could lead to horrors unimagined before. Far from a perfect film, Event Horizon should still be lauded for its daring as well as the brilliant performances of the heroic Fishbourne and the deliciously evil Neil. It may be far from unanimous, but I loved this film. Event Horizon, a classic of Futuristic Horror.