Science-fiction, horror, suspense all rolled into one terrific looking movie. That’s my first impression of the new Russian thriller “Sputnik” from director Egor Abramenko. It was originally slated to debut at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival before joining the slew of other films pushed back due to the coronavirus. But thanks to IFC Midnight “Sputnik” is set to premiere in just a few weeks.
The first trailer looks like an intriguing mixture of “Aliens” and “The X-Files” set in the Soviet Union, 1983. A young scientist (Oksana Akinshina) is recruited by a top-secret military facility to study a mysterious parasite found in one of their cosmonauts (Pyotr Fedorov). Obviously that doesn’t turn out well at all. The trailer does a great job setting up the tone and atmosphere of what could be a chilling sci-fi treat.
“Sputnik” is set to premiere August 14th in select theaters and on VOD. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
Keith & the Movies 
That looks epic! Will have to see it somehow.
I think so too! Hoping to get a screener for it in the be few days! 🤞🏼
I saw this trailer a couple of days ago. Looks cool and scary. I like it.
I’m into it. I like the mood and the atmosphere. Hope to see it in the next few days.
Will definitely keep my eyes peeled for this!
I can’t wait. Hope to have a screener by next week.
That looks pretty good, and for the last few years I’ve been enjoying movies from Russia, China, Korea, Australia, and so on more than the ones made in the USA. I’ll give it a shot.
I’m really excited for it. Hoping to get a screener this week.