Event Horizon (1997)
A rescue mission to a lost spaceship becomes a chilling descent into cosmic horror and unsettling mystery.
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.
How intense is Event Horizon?
Event Horizon is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Event Horizon feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittybleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Event Horizon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Event Horizon for you?
Is Event Horizon scary?
Yes. Event Horizon is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Event Horizon gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Event Horizon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Event Horizon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Event Horizon?
Event Horizon runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Event Horizon?
Event Horizon is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does Event Horizon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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