5 horror movies set in space that no Alien fan should miss

It’s very possible that when you think of horror movies set in space, Ridley Scott’s classic immediately comes to mind. Alienreleased in 1979. In many ways, No other subsequent production has managed to recreate its anguished and disturbing atmosphere.not even its aftermath (although that depends on taste, of course).

But even so, it is fair to recognize that there are other horror films that take place in the darkness of the cosmos, and that probably no fan of xenomorphic creatures should miss. Maybe in space no one can hear your screams, but in a movie theater, many movie directors have managed to do it on more than one occasion.

Pandorum (2009)

Two astronauts wake up in a spaceship in a state of hypersleep, without remembering how they got there or what happened to the rest of the crew. However, as they explore the ship, they discover that they are alone and that something terrible has happened.

On this basis, it is indisputable that Pandorum was strongly influenced by Alien. Of course, we must also admit that it was a film that puts more of its strength in suspense and the unexpected (or not, it depends) of what is going to happen next. At the time the critics destroyed it, and there is no doubt that it is going from more to less, but little by little it has been finding its place.

Final Horizon (1997)

As much as Paul WS Anderson (Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat) is not considered what is called a great director, it must be admitted that with this film halfway between Alien and the video game Doom managed to carry out a solid job that, over the years, has even become cult for some lovers fancy and the Science fiction.

In the year 2047, a rescue ship is sent to investigate the mysterious reappearance in Neptune’s orbit of an experimental ship known as the “Final Horizon”, which disappeared along with its entire crew a few years earlier.

Sunshine (2007)

Although more oriented towards science fiction, adventures and human relationships, the truth is that sunshine It is one of the “space” films that most managed to convince experts at the time of its release.achieving almost unanimity in good opinions.

Its story starred a group of astronauts who embark on a mission to revive the dying sun with a nuclear bomb. However, during their journey, they discover the missing ship Icarus I, which attempted the same mission years ago, and realize that things are not as they seemed.

Horror in Space (1965)

Alien has influenced a multitude of films that mix science fiction and horror, it is true, but Ridley Scott also had an influence that left no doubt possible: Terror in spacean Italian film that has many things in common with the iconic film.

The beginning of both films, in fact, resemble two drops of water, and it is impossible not to watch this adventure without constantly having details of Alien.

Solaris (2002)

Adapting one of the most famous and complicated science fiction novels of all time is not a simple task. Luckily for him, The popular director Steven Soderbergh managed to surround himself with a good cast led by George Clooney and produce a fairly decent job.

At the time, many criticized its slow pace and cold atmosphere, but if you read Stanislaw Lem’s book, the film gains many points and it is possible to understand everything better.

In short, perhaps no film has the fame of Alien when it comes to being scared on a spaceship, but many could also aspire to silver or bronze. To taste… the stars.

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