# Prometheus (2012)

> An archaeological expedition to a desolate exomoon uncovers creator myths, alien biotechnology, and horrors capable of reshaping humanity's future.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/49625

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Logan Marshall-Green, Sean Harris, Rafe Spall
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: foreboding, oppressive, visceral, late night horror marathon, science fiction double feature

## Synopsis

A deep-space mission uncovers terrifying truths that could alter humanity's fate forever.

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- [Alien: Romulus (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/864771)
- [Zone 414 (2021)](https://ember.film/movie/476349)
- [District 9 (2009)](https://ember.film/movie/10624)
- [Hope (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/1011469)
- [Europa Report (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/104672)
- [The Thing (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/41927)
- [The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248367)

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