Event Horizon (1997) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
Event Horizon (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Read our Event Horizon Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.40/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.5/10
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Event Horizon Plot Synopsis:
In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship "Event Horizon". The ship disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the "Lewis and Clark" discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned...with someone or something new on-board.
Tagline: Infinite Space - Infinite Terror
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Event Horizon Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Box Office: $26,673,242
Nominations: 2
What is Event Horizon Streaming On?
Event Horizon is Streaming on Netflix, TubiLanguage: English, Latin
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Event Horizon Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 15, 1997, Netflix: Jun 01, 2016, Tubi: Mar 01, 2025, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 29, 2020, Blu-ray CE: Sep 29, 2020, Blu-ray: Sep 12, 2017
Producers: Jeremy Bolt, Colin Brown, Nick Gillott, Lawrence Gordon, Sarah Isherwood, Lloyd Levin
Musicians: Michael Kamen
Cinematographers: Adrian Biddle
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Event Horizon (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Event Horizon Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Captain Miller |
| Sam Neill | ... | Dr. William Weir |
| Kathleen Quinlan | ... | Peters, Med Tech |
| Joely Richardson | ... | Lt. Starck |
| Richard T. Jones | ... | Cooper |
| Jack Noseworthy | ... | Justin |
| Jason Isaacs | ... | D.J. |
| Sean Pertwee | ... | Smith |
| Peter Marinker | ... | Captain John Kilpack |
| Holley Chant | ... | Claire |
| Barclay Wright | ... | Denny Peters |
| Noah Huntley | ... | Burning Man / Edward Corrick |
| Robert Jezek | ... | Rescue 1 Technician |
| Emily Booth | ... | Girl on Monitor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Laurence Fishburne (b. July 30, 1961) – Captain Miller
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Larry Fishbourne | Larry Fishburme | Laurence Fishburne III | Larry Fishburne | Lawrence Fishburne - Sam Neill (b. September 14, 1947) – Dr. William Weir
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Dermot - Kathleen Quinlan (b. November 19, 1954) – Peters, Med Tech
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Kathy Quinlan - Joely Richardson (b. January 9, 1965) – Lt. Starck
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Richard T. Jones (b. January 16, 1972) – Cooper
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Richard Timothy Jones | Richard Jones - Jack Noseworthy (b. December 21, 1964) – Justin
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jason Isaacs (b. June 6, 1963) – D.J.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jason Lorca - Sean Pertwee (b. June 4, 1964) – Smith
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Peter Marinker (b. July 28, 1941) – Captain John Kilpack
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Peter Marincker | Peter Mariner | Peter Marinka - Holley Chant – Claire
- Barclay Wright – Denny Peters
- Noah Huntley (b. September 7, 1974) – Burning Man / Edward Corrick
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Robert Jezek – Rescue 1 Technician
- Emily Booth (b. April 26, 1976) – Girl on Monitor (uncredited)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Emily Bouffante
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