Event Horizon

Name: Event Horizon
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1997-08-15
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones

1997·Movie·R·96 min·★ 6.6(3,320)

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“Infinite space. Infinite terror.”

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.

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About Event Horizon

Event Horizon is a 1997 English-language horror, science fiction and mystery film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. The cast is led by Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Event Horizon was produced by Impact Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Golar Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.

Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Writers: Philip Eisner
Release date: August 15, 1997
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $60 million
Box office: $27 million
Production: Impact Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Golar Productions

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Event Horizon cast & crew

Event Horizon was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and written by Philip Eisner.

The cast features Laurence Fishburne as Miller, Sam Neill as Weir, Kathleen Quinlan as Peters, Joely Richardson as Starck, Richard T. Jones as Cooper, and Jack Noseworthy as Justin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Nick Gillott and Jeremy Bolt.

Is Event Horizon worth watching?

Event Horizon holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 3,320 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and mystery, Event Horizon is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Event Horizon

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