Slingshot is a 2024 psychological thriller movie about an astronaut fighting to stay sane as a potentially catastrophic threat jeopardizes his mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan, pushing him to the brink of reality.
Synopsis: An elite trio of astronauts embarks on a perilous, years-long mission to Saturn’s moon Titan, navigating a treacherous journey fraught with uncertainty and potential disaster. As they gear up for a critical and dangerous slingshot maneuver, the stakes reach an all-time high. This maneuver will either catapult them toward their goal or condemn them to the uncharted void of deep space. Amid escalating tension and crushing isolation, one astronaut’s grip on reality begins to unravel. Struggling with the psychological toll of the mission, he confronts a haunting descent into madness, blurring the lines between hallucination and reality. As the team approaches the point of no return, his deteriorating mental state jeopardizes not only their mission but also the lives of his crewmates. In the merciless expanse of space, the trio must face the terrifying possibility that their greatest challenge lies not among the stars but within their own minds.
Directed by: Mikael Håfström
Written by: R. Scott Adams, Nathan Parker
Starring: Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction
Category: Psychological
Country: Hungary, Indonesia, United States
Language: English
Main Cast:
- Ágota Dunai
- Casey Affleck
- Charlotta Lövgren
- David Morrissey
- Emily Beecham
- Ferenc Iván Szabó
- Harry Szovik
- Laurence Fishburne
- Mark Ebulué
- Nahna James
- Nikolett Barabas
- Tomer Capone
Production:
- Astral Pictures
- Bluestone Entertainment
- Filmsquad
- Széchenyi Funds
Distribution:
- Bleecker Street Media
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