This sci-fi horror film is an exciting, if a bit mindless, blast. Combining real scientific theories with a bunch of pseudo-science and a healthy dose of horror, it tells the story of a spaceship that’s been where no one should ever go, the dark heart of the universe. There’s a lot of psychological terror here, alongside some old-fashioned blood and guts. Much of the scariest stuff comes from the unknown, similar in some ways to the classic cosmic horror stories of Lovecraft or Poe’s twisted tales of mental anguish. The acting is spectacular, and that really makes up for the poor CGI effects. They’re not awful, but they’re very obviously unrealistic in a lot of spots. The practical effects are much better. The story has some really basic and unoriginal plot points, but they’re handled in a compelling way. Even once you know how the story’s going to end, it’s a movie worth watching again, full of suspense and interesting characters. The people are really the biggest draw here, since the story is fairly simple.
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