Paul W. S. Anderson finds the nightmare of Event Horizon again
The sci-fi and unsettling imagery of 1997's Event Horizon returns
Paul W. S. Anderson will return to space with two new horror films based on novels by Kevin J. Anderson. The British director will helm Nether Station and Nether Vortex, bringing back to the center of his filmography the unsettling sci-fi imagery that characterized Event Horizon (1997).
The peculiarity of the operation lies precisely in the connection between the works. Kevin J. Anderson has, in fact, acknowledged that the film starring Sam Neill and Laurence Fishburne was one of the main sources of inspiration during the writing of the novels.
Return to the atmospheres of Event Horizon
The stories feature Cammie Skoura, a young neurodivergent scientist who takes part in an expedition into the depths of space. The mission leads the crew to the discovery of the remains of ancient extraterrestrial civilizations, paving the way for a threat linked to phenomena that defy human comprehension. The screenplays will be penned by Jonathan Wakeham, while Jeremy Bolt, a long-time collaborator of Anderson, will participate in the production. Weird Tales, a company linked to the literary tradition of fantasy and horror, is also involved.
Released in 1997, Event Horizon has become a reference for SF horror cinema over the years. The story of the spaceship Event Horizon and its terrifying fate has gained a reputation that has surpassed the mixed reactions upon its theatrical release. For Anderson, this presents an opportunity to return to a territory particularly close to his sensibilities. Both films are in development.