Life
A claustrophobic, nerve-shredding ride that traps you in orbit with a relentless predator and never lets go.
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Sunshine
A cold, beautiful, nerve-shredding voyage that turns from awe to dread as the light grows unbearable.
About 2007 film directed by Danny Boyle
Genres adventure, science fiction, thriller
Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by Alex Garland
Starring Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Mark Strong, Rose Byrne, Benedict Wong, Hiroyuki Sanada, Cliff Curtis
Music John Murphy
Runtime 108 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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