Dead Space: Downfall (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2008, Dead Space: Downfall is a thriller, horror, animation and science fiction film directed by Chuck Patton, running about 74 minutes. “Meet Your Maker.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space.

Who’s in it. Dead Space: Downfall stars Bruce Boxleitner as Colin Barrow (voice), Kelly Hu as Shen (voice), Jeff Bennett as Leggio / Dobbs / Jackson (voice) and Jim Cummings as Captain Mathius / Farum (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dead Space: Downfall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Space: Downfall page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dead Space: Downfall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dead Space: Downfall (2008)?
In US, Dead Space: Downfall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dead Space: Downfall worth watching?
Dead Space: Downfall holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead Space: Downfall?
Dead Space: Downfall stars Bruce Boxleitner, Kelly Hu, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings and Grey DeLisle.
When was Dead Space: Downfall released?
Dead Space: Downfall was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.