Event Horizon
“Infinite space. Infinite terror.”
Synopsis
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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Event Horizon - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-11
Top Cast
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Laurence Fishburne
Miller
Sam Neill
Weir
Kathleen Quinlan
Peters
Joely Richardson
Starck
Richard T. Jones
Cooper
Jack Noseworthy
Justin
Jason Isaacs
D.J.
Sean Pertwee
Smith
Peter Marinker
Kilpack
Holley Chant
Claire
Barclay Wright
Denny
Noah Huntley
Burning Man
Robert Jezek
Rescue Technician
Teresa May
Vanessa (uncredited)
Emily Booth
Girl on Monitor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$33.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul W. S. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Eisner
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen, Phil Hartnoll, Paul Hartnoll, Orbital
- Original Title
- Event Horizon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.7M
- Production Studios
- Impact Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Golar Productions, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul W. S. Anderson
Philip Eisner
Michael Kamen, Phil Hartnoll, Paul Hartnoll, Orbital
Adrian Biddle
Martin Hunter
Jeremy Bolt, Lawrence Gordon, Nick Gillott, Lloyd Levin, Colin Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Paul W. S. Anderson
Director
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Martin Hunter
Editor
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
Philip Eisner
Writer
Joseph Bennett
Production Design
John Mollo
Costume Design
Richard Yuricich
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Hartnoll
Original Music Composer
Paul Hartnoll
Original Music Composer
Orbital
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Event Horizon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Event Horizon about?
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.
Who directed Event Horizon?
Event Horizon was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Who stars in Event Horizon?
The principal cast of Event Horizon includes Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones.
When was Event Horizon released and how long is it?
Event Horizon was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Event Horizon?
Event Horizon had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $26.7M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Event Horizon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Event Horizon was composed by Michael Kamen, Phil Hartnoll, Paul Hartnoll, Orbital.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Event Horizon?
Event Horizon holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).