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Event Horizon (1997)

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson

Skull rating icon3.9/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"96 min

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Quick Hit

Event Horizon moves like a sci-fi nightmare—metal, hellish, and knows exactly when to twist the knife.

Full Take

Event Horizon leans hard into sci-fi horror energy, and Paul W.S. Anderson keeps the tone metal without letting the movie drift. It knows its lane and drives straight into the dark with style, control, and just enough mean streak. Messy in spots, still worth the ride.

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Talk back to the verdict

User9542Feb 24, 2026

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User4188Feb 17, 2026

trash đź’©

Logan CrossAug 11, 2025

I’m more negative on Event Horizon than the review is. It has a setup that sounds better on paper than it plays on screen. The pacing kept sagging just when it needed momentum, which made the whole thing feel longer than it was. So even with a few decent moments, I still came away underwhelmed.

User2866Aug 6, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User1521Aug 6, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User9167Apr 16, 2025

solid 👍

User2133Apr 5, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User2026Sep 20, 2024

🔥 fire

User2496Jul 25, 2024

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User5906Jul 7, 2024

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User9780Jun 15, 2024

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User3995May 15, 2024

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User3486Apr 26, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User6104Apr 17, 2024

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

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