Somnus (2016)
ThrillerAdventureScience Fiction
A grief stricken captain embarks on his final mission in command of an ageing cargo ship. The ship's small crew, frustrated and discontent with their lives in deep space try to complete a successful mission, but the ship has ideas of it's own. Soon, an 'accident' onboard forces a diversion to Somnus, a derelict asteroid station in a forgotten sector of the solar system. They soon discover the colony is populated by a mysterious and sinister cult, hell-bent on dark plans for Earth. The crew's hope of sanctuary on Somnus soon turns to peril, as they fight for their own survival against the colonists, and humanity's ultimate fate. Terrifying truths about the end of life on Earth soon force the captain to face up to his personal torment leading to a climatic and exciting conclusion.
Director: Chris Reading
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Rohit Gokani as Rupert |
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Victoria Oliver as Emily |
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Robert Myler as Old Gentleman |
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Wayne Swann as Station Master |
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Tom Bonington as David Evans |
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Klemens Koehring as Stewart |
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Cullum Austin as Harry Finch |
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David Edgar as Policeman |
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Meryl Griffiths as Meryl |
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Darren Higham as Medical Droid (voice) |
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Don McCorkindale as Professor (voice) |
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Mac McDonald as The Guardian |
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Marcus McMahon as Harry Emerson |
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Jennifer Moylan-Taylor as Paula |
| Directing | Chris Reading | Director |
| Sound | Sam Draper | Music |
| Production | Richard H.S. Jones | Producer |
| Writing | Chris Reading | Writer |
| Crew | Richard H.S. Jones | Cinematography |
| Writing | Russell Owen | Writer |
| Production | Chris Reading | Producer |
| Sound | Guido Lerner | Sound Effects Editor |
| Crew | Lewis Clark | Sound Recordist |
| Editing | Philip Clyde-Smith | Editor |
| Directing | Jack Jennings | First Assistant Director |