The film begins with Corporal Bower (played by Ben Foster) waking up from hypersleep in a hyperbaric chamber aboard the spaceship Elysium. He suffers from temporary memory loss, unable to recall his mission or identity. As he explores the dark and eerie corridors of the ship, he encounters Lieutenant Payton (played by Dennis Quaid), another crew member who also suffers from memory loss.
Together, Bower and Payton try to piece together what happened on the ship and why they were in hypersleep. They discover that the Elysium is a massive spacecraft designed to transport thousands of people to a distant habitable planet called Tanis, where humanity hopes to start anew after Earth’s resources are depleted.
As Bower and Payton navigate the labyrinthine interior of the ship, they encounter other survivors who have regressed into savage, cannibalistic creatures known as “hunters.” They also encounter remnants of the ship’s original crew, who have descended into madness and paranoia.
Through a series of flashbacks, it is revealed that the Elysium’s crew was sent into hypersleep for a long-duration spaceflight to Tanis. However, the mission went awry when the ship encountered a cosmic phenomenon known as “pandorum,” a psychological disorder caused by prolonged exposure to deep space. Crew members began experiencing hallucinations, paranoia, and violent tendencies, leading to chaos and violence onboard the ship.
In the climax of the film, Bower and Payton discover the truth about their identities and their role in the mission. They also uncover a dark secret about the true nature of Tanis and the fate of humanity. With the ship’s systems failing and the hunters closing in, Bower and Payton must race against time to save themselves and prevent a catastrophic disaster.
Ultimately, Bower and Payton manage to activate the ship’s self-destruct sequence, sacrificing themselves to prevent the Elysium from reaching Tanis and unleashing its deadly cargo on the new planet. As the ship explodes in a spectacular climax, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
“Pandorum” is a tense and atmospheric sci-fi horror film that explores themes of isolation, survival, and the darker aspects of human nature. With its gripping storyline, intense action sequences, and unsettling atmosphere, it offers a thrilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.