Dead Space: Downfall
“Meet Your Maker.”
Synopsis
On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space.
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Dead Space: Downfall (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
Top Cast
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Bruce Boxleitner
Colin Barrow (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Heather / Donna Fawkes (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Leggio / Dobbs / Jackson (voice)
Jim Cummings
Captain Mathius / Farum (voice)
Lia Sargent
Jen Barrow (voice)
Nika Futterman
Alissa Vincent (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
White / Bavaro (voice)
Kelly Hu
Shen (voice)
Phil Morris
Hansen / Glenn (voice)
Bob Neill
Cartusian (voice)
Jim Piddock
Chic (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
Samuel Irons / Pendleton / Miner (voice)
Hal Sparks
Ramirez (voice)
Keith Szarabajka
Dr. Kyne (voice)
David Zyler
Walla (voice)
Kirk Baily
Walla (voice)
Shelly O'Neill
Walla (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Patton
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti
- Original Score
- Seth Podowitz
- Original Title
- Dead Space: Downfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Electronic Arts, Film Roman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Patton
Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti
Seth Podowitz
John Hoyos
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Patton
Director
Justin Gray
Screenplay
Jimmy Palmiotti
Screenplay
Ben Wanat
Production Design
John Hoyos
Editor
Brent M. Bowen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Seth Podowitz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Space: Downfall
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What is Dead Space: Downfall about?
On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space.
Who directed Dead Space: Downfall?
Dead Space: Downfall was directed by Chuck Patton.
Who stars in Dead Space: Downfall?
The principal cast of Dead Space: Downfall includes Bruce Boxleitner, Grey DeLisle, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Lia Sargent.
When was Dead Space: Downfall released and how long is it?
Dead Space: Downfall was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Space: Downfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Space: Downfall was composed by Seth Podowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Space: Downfall?
Dead Space: Downfall holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).