Event Horizon (1997)
Summary
Hosts Brent Terhune and Gavin Eddings review the 1997 sci-fi horror film Event Horizon, nominated by a Patreon supporter. They discuss the movie’s troubled production, its cast including the late Sam Neill, and its plot involving a rescue mission to a ship that opened a portal to hell. The episode highlights the film’s extreme violence, particularly the infamous "blood orgy" scene, and notes that much of the original graphic footage was lost.
Topics discussed
Intro: Event Horizon and Sam Neill's passing
Sam Neill's filmography and director Paul W.S. Anderson
Production history, black holes, and space horror tropes
Plot setup: The crew, gravity drive, and carnival ride tangents
The Hell dimension, personal fears, and 'Baby Bear'
Graphic deaths: Decompression and the OceanGate comparison
Lost footage: The Transylvania salt mines and bloody orgy
Character deaths, Dr. Weir's return, and the finale
Review: Lore, cathedral inspiration, and similar recommendations
Outro: Favorite moments and next week's Ice Cream Man
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