I.S.S. - Movie Review

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The Russian & American crew on the International Space Station don't know who to trust, after a Nuclear war breaks out on Earth. Here's my review of I.S.S.!
#ISSMovie #ISS

[@Timbulathespidermonk]

My pick for best claustrophobic thriller is easy: The Descent. That movie scared the crap out of me before the “scary” stuff started happening. I actually started to feel more comfortable once it turned into a horror.

[@LuisSierra42]

REC also almost gave me a heart attack

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I agree. "The Descent" caught me off guard with how good and effective it was. It didn't get a whole lot of advertising as I recall. But, boy was I happy when I left the theater.

[@grivoc]

"the decent" is one of the best horror movies ever. It doesn't get nearly enough love.

[@grivoc]

@@AllThingsFilm1 OMG you saw it in theater that must've been awesome

[@jaredb7070]

Yeah that's one of my all time favorite horror movies

[@Ghostykitten]

10 Cloverfield Lane is still one of my favorite claustrophobic films. I ended up actually loving the ending more than most people lol. Just a thrilling film overall

[@RileyN6.21]

10 Cloverfield Lane is great period end of sentence end of debate end of wikipedia article

[@NefariousKoel]

I rather enjoyed the ending too. If it would've ended up just being a fake-out, like some of the bad later Shyamalan movies, I would've been quite unhappy.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

That movie is brilliant

[@nicknevco215]

the creepy aspect bothered me not the monster

[@yogisinsta]

I loved 10 Cloverfield Lane more; that movie had me on the edge of my tiny fluff every second! The claustrophobic vibes were more intense than trying to fit into a too-small doggy sweater. I.S.S. had potential, but it's like comparing a tennis ball to a squeaky toy: one's a winner, the other just leaves you chasing after something better. Woof woof 🐶

[@personanonmaga5178]

Cube is still my favorite "guess we're stuck in this one room till the credits roll" movie. I'ma give this on a shot

[@blue_lancer_es]

Underrated movie right there. Part 2 or prequel wasn't as good but still watchable.

[@xboxfosho]

I like the menu

[@tmillz120]

Cube is 🔥 yall like circle on Netflix?

[@MrSmith4545]

Claustrophobic thrillers are my bread and butter. 'Buried', 'Rear Window', 'Pointypool', 'Exam', 'Circle', 'Rope'... I could go on and on

[@Timmycoo]

Buried is underrated.

[@dannypolland1119]

Who said this was a claustrophobic thriller?

[@legoC97]

Exam deserves way more attention.

[@caro1ns]

@@Timmycoo Totally. I loved that film.

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

All good ones! Rope is my favourite Hitchcock film. Does Phone Booth count? Love dat one

[@michaelnally2841]

My favorite claustrophobic thriller is John Carpenter’s The Thing. While they do go to different places. At a certain point these people are isolated to their base with just each other.

[@godmaentertainment4375]

I didn't have that on my list, but yes it is! I did have Prince of Darkness. He did the same thing with Darkstar, his first full length film.

[@user-fz6qv4ve8v]

OMG that was a great movie....and so under rated!

[@jzj2212]

That is one of the best horror films of all time!

[@jonfreeman9682]

A true classic that deserves to do better on the box office. I loved the sequel or remake with much better CGI instead of practical effects. But the bombed too so no more sequels. A true underrated gem.

[@zachgeorge811]

I read the script for this movie in college for an assignment in screenwriting. I didn’t realize it ever got green lit and was releasing. That’s kinda cool.

[@SolTheImmoralFire]

The thing, 1980's , best tension building between actors. And the end scene , chef's kiss.

[@thelemmon]

Amen

[@ricardobrown8888]

The Thing is still one of my favorites, Sunshine 2007 was awesome too

[@jonfreeman9682]

Perfect ending. You just can't do better than the creepy ending of the unknown. A true classic.

[@dantecudini3855]

Jeremy! This is the quickest I’ve EVER been to one of your videos! I’ve been watching your videos since around 2011 when I first learned “how to KZbin” in elementary school, and now I’m about 2 years into university. Hope all is well, please keep up the great work and congratulations on nearly 15 years as a channel!

[@therestingmitchface6241]

My fav claustrophobic movie is probably Gravity. I went with a friend to see it, not really knowing what was gonna happen. I remember multiple times, my breathing had gotten so shallow that my chest hurt. When it ended, my friend told me his breathing had also gotten super shallow I don’t think the movie is fully claustrophobic, but also Train to Busan. The parts where the characters had to sneak past all the zombies on the train had me white knuckling

[@pressrepeat2000]

Gravity was such an amazing experience. It really felt like being there and feeling everything. Also a pretty good reason why not knowing anything al all about what a movie is about gives the best experience. I had no clue there was an accident about to happen, just that it had “Sandra Bullock in space”. Yet we are here watching movie reviews!

[@toybarons]

"Buried" is the first movie that came to my mind for claustrophobic movies. That movie surprised me how engaged I was and the ending really surprised me.

[@DS-mi9ru]

That's one of those "It's great! And I'm never going to watch it again," type of films

[@nanc_]

the one w ryan reynolds?

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

​@@nanc_Yep. If you think he can't act, it will convince you he can.

[@avelonavelon1611]

The movie "The thing" still has the most claustrophobic vibes of any film

[@StajoLaBell]

It is an all-time classic, Russell and Carpenter were 80's cinematic gods 😂

[@kerrybaldino8826]

100%

[@thisspaceforrent5737]

This isn't a movie, but if this premise sounds intriguing look up Ben Bova's classic short story "Men of Good Will." In it, Russians and Americans are fighting everywhere except on the moon, and as it turns out, the reason for that peace is unexpected and brilliant.

[@samfrito]

Thank you. I will.

[@watamatafoyu]

I'd think international people in space would be smart enough to not fight with each other considering how easy it is to die out there.

[@William-the-Guy]

@@watamatafoyu Never bet on people being smart enough to know how easy it is for them to die. that's how world war 1 happened.

[@fuzzuck]

The novel 'Lucifer's Hammer' -- written by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle in 1977, while the cold war was still very hot & 20 years before the ISS even existed in the real world -- had a sub-plot identical to 'ISS', but shit kicks off after civilization is devastated by a massive comet impact. I don't recall what it was named in the novel, but it was a joint space station with both American astronauts & Soviet cosmonauts on board, with communication breakdowns, secret orders, murder & mayhem, etc.

[@gianni_hello]

My father recommended me this story if anything for a ridiculously amazing tidal wave excerpt. I'll have to get on it now.

[@fuzzuck]

@@gianni_hello I read it over a decade ago, but it held up then as an expansive, nightmarish vision of a pre-digital age cosmic apocalypse, and I think it still does hold up; an alternate (end of) history, for a time when it truly felt like the nuclear sword of Damocles was hanging over humanity's head, infusing everything with a nihilistic subtext. The scope is (obviously) massive, & the tidal wave passages definitely stand out, but the savagery, greed, & vicious tribalism that immediately sweeps over the surviving population like a contagion is also memorable, feeling brutally realistic.

[@gianni_hello]

@@fuzzuck Wow, what a description. It's definitely on the push list of things to read this year, now. Thank you!

[@bstu8622]

I don't think it's considered a thriller, but when you say claustrophobic and "Crimson Tide in space" the first thing that pops into my head is The Hunt for Red October. Such a classic.

[@danishaiman2244]

This is perhaps the most generous *not gonna remember in T-minus..* review for now

[@jaycebelea5109]

He's very kind to it. It's so sad how poorly this movie turned out. Just no utilization of the fact that they're ON THE ISS. Very little tension since the viewer knows everyone's motivation. The astronauts didn't feel like they were astronauts, etc.

[@Twiska]

My favourite claustrophobic thriller is the first Saw movie. Though a lot of that story is told via flashbacks. So if it has to be strictly in one location, then I'll go with "The End?" An Italian zombie movie set mostly in an elevator.

[@RileyN6.21]

Underwater has at least a really good opening, in terms of claustrophobia. The rest of the movie has that woman from Twilight and the bartender from Deadpool, and still works for me. Some alcohol may be required.

[@marklewen9384]

Aliens was kinda claustrophobic...

[@patchley6887]

When you mention claustrophobic movies, “The Platform” comes to mind right away. I love horror/thriller movies, but I haven’t seen nearly enough of them, so it’s great to look through your comments section and make a list! I thought “The Platform” did an excellent job of really placing you in the building and feeling trapped to that one section.

[@out_spocken]

Always loved your vids and reviews. Short sharp, witty, fun, entertaining and without giving the plot away. Can't believed I'd not already subbed. Now done!! Roll on big fella! Always a fan!

[@TalkToMeQA78]

Space Camp ,Life Pod, Leviathan and the Abyss are the titles off the top of my head.

[@briansmith8898]

There need to be a film where they cast Brad Dourif, and he acts in his unique way, so you are convinced he's the villain, but is a complete good guy. Like, Sir Galahad levels of shining virtue.

[@onxyreaper1547]

U ever seen barbarian

[@user-uk5wm2yz3h]

I'd just like to say I've been watching your reviews for 7 years now. I was negative at first but God knows why because now I watch every review you post. I really admire what you do and how you do it. So entertaining and fun to watch. Awesometacular

[@williamkrause1225]

I am not someone who is claustrophobic, but the Descent is my pick for most claustrophobic film that I've ever seen. I actually left the theater covered in a cold sweat. It's an excellent film.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

Check out the book for an even crazier story

[@Lee-vb4vh]

​@@JoseMolina-jz9hh How is the Descent book scarier?

[@watamatafoyu]

Another great one is As Above So Below.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

@@watamatafoyu concept is cool but that movie is unwatchable. It’s literally shaky cam motion sickness inducing. It’s a good movie but you can’t watch it without getting sick

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

@@Lee-vb4vh the movie barely scratches the surface of the underworld that is portrayed in the film. It goes deeper. Wider with characters all over the world. Eventually culminating in I think one of the most terrifying twists in a novel ever, but it would be so difficult to put on a single film. And no pun’s intended.

[@stephenamick5169]

I had to sleep in my parents room for 3 days after watching The Descent. Caves, slimy " humans", basically no escape. The movie did its job when I had to bring my sleeping bag next to my Mom and dad's bed.

[@DizzyBusy]

The worst part of that movie is the human betrayal

[@user-jn7tc3tp2x]

A very underrated found footage movie that is very claustrophobic, is 'Apollo 18 - 2011'. I enjoyed it so much!!

[@anthonylesley982]

Ok

[@singhaaryan9469]

Plzz don't leave the channel in a time when everyone is leaving Love you Jeremy

[@EnglishTeacher.1.1.1.1]

Making movie reviews is relatively easy. Just watch a movie and later film your reaction, not much production writing or time in other things. So i dont think he has burn out. Not underminding his work tho

[@KFC_Manager]

who tf is leaving its just mattpatt and some other unknowns

[@BenJalil]

​@@KFC_Managerlots others, one of those i saw was Cinecom

[@luxurybuzz3681]

People are leaving? Good. Time for me to geow my channel

[@chomosuke0720]

​@@KFC_ManagerCalling Tom Scott an unknown is a crime against humanity

[@naynaynay324]

Thanks for reviewing the smaller movies, even if they're not as thrilling as expected. My first pic for a claustrophobic film would be Cube. But loads of great suggestions in the comment section I see.

[@christined8634]

For claustrophobic thrillers I always liked Red Eye

[@ninjaninjanesisninja]

The second way you pronounced Asbæk was actually completely on point! Very impressive, since most non-Scandinavians can't pronounce Æ correctly.

[@derek96720]

It's also worth pointing out that it's not pronounced with an "ayy" sound in English, not even old English. So consider that it's not a matter of correctness.

[@JaseVegas86]

I drop everything when I get these notifications. Great review again. Right...back to my child 😅

[@xvizcaino4]

Hell yeah bro me too brotha

[@mr.oldassfoo3030]

Seeing this Saturday pretty excited for this simple premise looks promising & thrilling 😎

[@kyled.7748]

Interesting that the Chinese were mysteriously left out of this plot lol

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

China isn’t invited on the ISS in real life

[@amandusan4821]

paying homage to the 2001 & 2010 film adaptations

[@obara7366]

No need to risk the nukes crossing the 4th wall

[@bellissimo4520]

Well considering they actually are not on the ISS (because the americans didn't want them there, and they have their own space station now as a consequence) it's just realistic.

[@JewTube001]

Left out? There are no Chinese people on the ISS (and never has been). You have to create a fictional space station if you wanted Americans and Chinese fighting on it.

[@wsgits_nick2328]

The scenes from ‘nope’ when their being digested is still the part that has stuck with me mosttt

[@Jonathan_Collins]

Why would astronauts even follow orders at that point, you think the US/Russia is going to what send a shuttle up in the middle of an active war to transport one of their crew down for a court martial?

[@kirkdarling4120]

I guess I'll have to see it, because that point would rest on which nation still has the capability to retrieve them. The only way this can be a plot is if both nations still have that capability. Otherwise...the game clearly belongs to the nation that can get its own crew back.

[@wikedwun]

Just watched this earlier and boy was i surprised at how good this movie was with such limited space and small setting. It was thrilling, kept u at the edge of ur seat and the ending was a shocker! Another good space thriller was LIFE

[@envy1812]

Facts LIFE was legit

[@GalinaEv]

@@envy1812 life's ending was meh

[@bootao1671]

LIFE was Not good

[@bunkbeds3001]

LIFE was profoundly mid tbh

[@michael-4k4000]

ISS is what space was always ment to be....

[@Unwantedbroacast]

Insightful as always. Fantastic creative description about a film already felt I watched.

[@aliikarma7822]

Love the reviews as always!!!

[@nbc4513]

Star Trek first contact would be my favorite sci-fi thriller. The borg (basically cybernetic zombies) taking over the ship deck by deck. Those scenes where the crew are walking through those borg infested decks is pretty creepy. Of course that being said, my favorite horror movie is ghostbusters 2. That subways scene with all the heads on pikes always scared me

[@StajoLaBell]

Wtf you like Ghostbusters 2 more than the original? Ghostbusters 2 is a quality film but no way, shape or form better than the first

[@jd4121]

Great claustrophobic thriller “10 cloverfield lane”

[@RileyN6.21]

John Goodman in that and John Goofman in Oh Brother Where Art Though - epic

[@aidanyelsma7762]

I remember seeing the trailer for this a few weeks ago with my grandfather and my brother. My brother said something about how this movie was going to be fantastic. Then both me and my grandfather whisper explained that movies go to January to die.

[@BrendleBear]

I agree the first part is so strong with the distrust! However there is a big plot hole for me that occurs at the turn which you find out at the end regarding the amount of seats available and a characters motivation to leave

[@robertpaz21]

Factor is just hipster tv dinners. There I said it!

[@LoneWolf-kq5ie]

Hey jeremy hope you're doing well can you please review The Holdovers

[@arctrooper999]

I wanna see that one too.

[@Quetzalcoatl_03]

Happy to see Pilou Asbæk get some international recognition, he was great in Borgen

[@steveacker7802]

The Cave with Lena Headey and Cole Hauser is pretty claustrophobic. It is about a cave diving team that comes across something they didn't expect. I don't want to give away too much.

[@permeus2nd]

So the ship in the first Alien film is actually quite small it’s just got massive engines and is towing a bloody huge (I forget what it is, I know it’s industrial but I can’t remember if it’s the mining thing or if it’s a refinery for processing the ore) but the alien or the humans never actually go on to the thing their towing as far as I know. It’s they equivalent of them big 18 wheeler you see but the film only takes place in the cabin at the front of the lorry.

[@JewTube001]

The Nostromo is essentially a tug boat. The refinery they tug is suppose to be unmanned automated factory, so I'm not even sure if it has life support.

[@grivoc]

Claustrophobic horror more than thriller but "the descent" is one of my favorite horror movies ever and suuuuper claustrophobia inducing.

[@flixsymmetry]

Haha I was typing sounds like Crimson Tide as you finished your review 😂.

[@joshuastandlee3455]

A claustrophobic sci-fi/horror movie you might not know about is "Crawl or Die" from 2014. A squad of marines on another planet are forced underground by alien monsters. They need to get the last human capable of procreation to an escape ship, but to do that, they have to crawl through a seemingly endless tunnel system, all while being pursued by the monsters. Very thrilling!

[@jetthalverson7354]

“Don’t Breath” is definitely my favorite claustrophobic thriller. I had never seen a movie have that much tension and suspense

[@acutelilmint8035]

Yes when i saw it the WHOLE theater was so quiet in the basement scene.. like it was SILENT never experienced that before

[@Lazy-Eye-Joel]

Most favorite claustrofobic film? The Thing (1987), by far!

[@TechNoir-wz5ic]

Yeah that films a classic the practical effects seriously make my stomach turn every time the film was released in 1982.....

[@emilholmgrenmusic]

I want to recommend a movie I translated for work (I make subtitles for a living) called "Capsule", where Britain is secretly the first nation to put a man in space and other forces work against them. We spend almost an entire movie in the capsule with the astronaut, it's very claustrophobic and intense.

[@willard39]

That guy (the Greyjoy) is great. I just watched him in a Danish mini-series 1864 and he, again, played a villain. He's good at it.

[@Slicedude2004]

The Black Phone is an incredible claustrophobic movie.

[@anthonylesley982]

True

[@yasinradee]

It was really good. I'm looking forward to a part two.

[@bphifer]

In keeping with the space theme, I really liked Life. But someone mentioned 10 Cloverfield Lane in the comments and that’s awesome too

[@jchandlersabeast]

Damn 11 pm and time for a jeremy review. Alright lets do this!

[@u.u.u9969]

It was a solid “shot in one room” thriller. Nothing crazy just solid enough for the category it’s in.

[@TaitsTake]

Been waiting for this review! Nice premise here. Humans got a long way to go.

[@makatron]

Considering how super professional astronauts are, this premise has almost zero chance to happen. 😂

[@gurs6714]

Thank you for another upload, I love you and appreciate you for that.

[@VenomHernandez]

Ohh January, you never disappoint 🤣

[@DigiRangerScott]

It stands for Irrational Spook Story

[@high.imjesse106]

The Descent comes to mind.

[@anthonylesley982]

Yup

[@adamtownsend9874]

Bro, for second favorite claustrophobic thriller I thought of Pandorum. Went and watched your video on that one too lol

[@luckystriker7489]

10 Cloverfield Lane was pretty good. Fortunately we all knew that there would be aliens involved so the bizarre ending wasn't too much of a shocker.

[@knuckles2591]

I love anything with Mary Elizabeth Winstead

[@auslandermercury972]

Saw it tonight, and really enjoyed it. The first half is a bit more suspenseful, but I think that’s because it’s establishing the characters and setting the scene for how each person will play their part, and it still surprises you.

[@austinhilliard7231]

That’s a real shame. This is one of only a few trailers I’ve seen recently where I was like “damn that actually looks awesome!”

[@styleandsubstancegroup]

I really liked how you gave a review of the movie but didn't spoil anything. I was considering seeing this but will now wait until it's available at home...and don't have to worry about already knowing what's gonna happen. Great job!

[@crazycubedude]

So.... Nobody's gonna mention that this is just about the closest live action among us we're ever gonna get? I say that and I don't even play among us.

[@JewTube001]

pretty much all of these movies are amongus.

[@NatureXwars]

I felt that this movie came out way too early than it is appropriate to do so amidst the tension between the West & Russia. I still remember that Russia threatened to detach their side of the ISS irl...

[@YanaPetruk]

Argh… someday we will learn to live in peace. As a Russian-Ukrainian I can say, on average ordinary people in russia don’t have hate for Americans. But the government does everything to instigate the hate and tension. A lot of older generation fall for this propaganda. It’s a shame we are being ruled by stupid old people and an old insane authocrat.

[@matthewkugel6237]

Favorite claustrophobic movie? Favorite is hard but maybe the most interesting use of confined space: Fall (2022). It's a pretty good movie and its was kind of interesting that the characters were confined so tightly to such a small space yet they were literally in the open, able to see for miles in every direction.

[@ThinkBeFree99]

This is a really fun movie that is great for those that don't try to outsmart everything and allow themselves to be entertained

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

[@EM-rm2xh]

Know Jeremy won't see this, but I've been a subscriber since your channel had less than 10k people. This was the second channel I subscribed to back in the day after subscribing to some cooking channel I can't even remember anymore. Came for the honesty, stayed for the FF6/Chrono Trigger/LotR fanboy. Hoping you and your friends/family have a great 2024.

[@247tubefan]

It would have been much better if Gerard Butler was on board.

[@RileyN6.21]

THIS IS I.S.SPARTA!!!! (kicks capitalist out of airlock)

[@CptApplestrudl]

When you started describing the plot, I was immediately thinking of Crimson Tide in space, too.

[@cassidybronson6891]

Oh man I’m glad you clarified. I thought this was going to be a horror movie about In School Suspension.

[@chriswylie9056]

Dead Calm (1989): Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman (her breakthrough role), and Billy Zane. Two yachts, one is sinking, and only one survivor from it climbs aboard the other. Great moments of tension on each boat in the middle of the ocean.

[@Yasuke001]

thanks for ur awesome reviews bro

[@kevkev3797]

this indeed looked really interesting when i saw the previews in theaters

[@FANTASYKILLERS]

Man your commercial wants me to buy factor for realz . Great job

[@tjam4229]

Your review is spot-on!

[@aaronhughes4700]

Was looking for a review and tbh didn’t even think you watched it yet so when this popped up I got excited

[@noneed4me2n7]

Sorta reminds me of the crappy 80s rental DEFCON 4. Excellent box art drew me in. Might check this out at some point.

[@rsoul9158]

I always look forward to your reviews l!

[@Juan_Maldonado320]

It’s so funny when Jeremy say’s the movie “jumped whatever, but I’m not going to spoil it”…while watching the movie it’s in the back of my head and then I’m like there it is 😂

[@fatalynn7]

Sunshine. I’ve seen it about 10 times. Creeps me out and fascinates me every time. Been chasing that dragon ever since. I didn’t realize how hard it is to make a movie about people in a spaceship and it be good.

[@colbystearns5066]

Interesting to see Asha (her voice actress Ariana Debose is here) in a space thriller movie. 🎵"So look I out at the stars to kill me and throw panic to every atom bomb!"🎵

[@Jhayzer021]

My favorite claustrophobic film is "Day of the Dead" because it got everything you want on that genre esp. the villain character Capt. Rhodes, he makes The Governor and Negan from TWD looks like a saint.

[@michaeldy3157]

Good. But the thing is the best

[@fernandozayas21]

Great Review 👍

[@THEFORT89.]

The nuke scene of seeing multiple nukes going off and the guy outside seeing a 1/4 of the planet on fire in space was intense

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

Azbaek also played Korvax in AQ2

[@iasimov5960]

Brad Dourif is more than an Alien: Resurrection actor. He WAS Grima Wormtongue.

[@beamstalk6475]

Carpenter's The Thing is such a great claustrophobic movie

[@gotazman]

Crimson Tide is my pick, watching Gene Hackman and Denzel at it was gold!

[@ice319]

Imma still see it, but damn.... Was hoping they'd go further with this premise. The trailer looks insane.

[@jormungandrtheworldserpent8382]

something i wondered since the moment i saw the trailer is would they acknowledge the Chinese space station i have not seen the movie can someone tell me if they did

[@makogrey7373]

Seeing this tomorrow for my birthday with friends

[@waylonoconner9121]

Event Horizon and Identity. liked both

[@slothomatic]

Space Camp. Trapped in that shuttle, running out of air. I was literally afraid to breathe while watching it the first time.

[@jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Love the use of Parsec.