The Astronaut
After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth
Release Year
2025
Runtime
90 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Story Snapshot
After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth
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The Astronaut is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does The Astronaut have?
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How complex is The Astronaut?
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