Sputnik

3.75/5.0 STARS - Sputnik is a chilling, Cold War-era sci-fi horror that trades jump scares for slow-burning tension. Set in 1983 Soviet Russia, the story follows a cosmonaut who returns from space harboring a deadly organism — and the rebellious doctor tasked with trying to save him. While the premise isn’t entirely new, the execution is smart, stylish, and haunting. Anchored by strong performances and an eerie atmosphere, Sputnik blends body horror with psychological suspense. A couple of story beats could’ve used more clarity, but overall, this is a solid, well-crafted horror gem I’m glad I finally watched. Video review: https://youtu.be/C-2oBTNVhp4

Great movie, sadly not known in west so a hidden jewel.

Excellent creature Sci fi which evokes the Soviet era very stylishly. Strong cast and good effects.

I went into this with moderate expectations, but I ended up spellbound. Each reveal felt executed perfectly. While the ending didn't go as I would have liked, I still think about this movie often. They managed to evoke a surprising amount of emotion for a movie with such a terrifying monster.

Absolutely brilliant Russian horror movie. If you haven’t seen it, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Adoro esses filmes um tanto quanto esquisito e bizarro, como não amar alienígenas fofinhos que adoro se deliciar com estupradores de criancinhas (!?!?), excetuando a polêmica o filme é adorável, ficção científica tem sempre licença poética para extravasar a imaginação, relevamos a parte fisiológica, ignoramos a ciência e curtimos a bizarrices com gosto... Bom produção russa, misto de ação, mistério, flerta com o terror, entrega um romance raso, e um mini plot twist, tudo adoravelmente cativante.

Interesting setting for a sci fi film, great acting and pacing with some pleasant surprises.

Nothing happens and they seem to have reused the alien from prometheus. Painfully slow paced. The characters were somewhat interesting. PLOT??? lol Pathetic!!! I give such low rating because so many inflated ratings! This site is a lie.

Like a lot of these kinds of thrillers the most obvious reference point is "Alien" however "Sputnik" finds some unique ways to shake up that movie's plot structure. Also, for the first time in a long while, the creature design matches the great concept.

The first part of the film is certainly impressive and evokes the dark and mysterious atmosphere of Ridley Scott's Alien. In the second part, the narrative becomes more conventional (and also less logical) and the film loses part of its initial impact. But in the end, the balance is quite positive.