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Apollo 18
2011 86 min Canada, Russia, United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.8
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
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Description
Officially, Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later in 1973, three American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Department of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say it's the real reason we've never gone back to the moon.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$17.69M
Worldwide:
$25.56M
Starring
Warren Christie
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Lloyd Owen
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Ryan Robbins
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Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Apollo 18 is a divisive found-footage horror film that succeeds as an atmospheric experiment while struggling with narrative coherence. While many viewers praise its commitment to 1970s aesthetics and claustrophobic tension, others find the plot thin, the character logic frustrating, and the found-footage format unnecessary.
| Cinematography | The film effectively uses 1970s-style grain, interference, and authentic equipment to craft a convincing, gritty documentary aesthetic. | |
| Emotion | The lunar setting successfully generates an oppressive sense of dread and isolation that anchors the film’s horror elements. | |
| Production | The alien creature design is consistently criticized for being poorly executed and visually unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is hampered by irrational character behavior and a reliance on fragmented, clichéd plot developments. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the found-footage style are split: some find it crucial to the immersion, while others feel it is an overused, restrictive gimmick that diminishes the visual experience. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-burn pace is polarizing, rewarding viewers seeking atmospheric tension while frustrating those looking for traditional blockbuster momentum. |