Event Horizon=Event Hellraiser

Rating: Null/10 (25 April 1999)

This is one of the most disappointing films I have seen. I thought that with a "fresh" British cast that it might try something fresh. Instead it was nothing more than an pale imitation of other, better, films. I'd heard it was a "Shining" in space. Maybe it should have lesser aspirations. Event Horizon then doesn't just nod its head at the "Hellraiser" series so much as vigorously shake its head. It even has the tenacity to steal the "we have such sights to show you" line. Event Horizon also treats its audience as if they are scared little children, thinking that if they do a close up of a character, let it go quiet for a second and then do a sudden "BOO" shot, (ie something or someone SUDDENLY appearing or saying something in the vain attempt to frighten). Even the end is confusing where it can't quite decide wether it's trying to be a twist, a pray for a sequel or just a dumb ending. In all a really bad movie for a promising cast.