A cosmonaut with an alien parasite inside of him (which periodically leaves his body) is contained in a research facility. A young doctor is recruited by the shady military to assess the man but uncovers a sinister truth.
Although writers Oleg Malovichko, Andrei Zolotarev ideas are derivative, borrowing from countless others. The creature is reminiscent of Prometheus' (2012) Hammerpede design. Nevertheless, it doesn't stop Sputnik being an effective claustrophobic alien horror.
Thanks to director Egor Abramenko's gripping set pieces, gross-out gore and overall production values Sputnik its own legs. The serious dark and ominous tone elevates Sputnik, delivering a satisfying, gripping experience.
Notable are lead actors Oksana Akinshina, Fyodor Bondarchuk and Pyotr Fyodorov.
Oksana subtle performance is impressive, echoing the leads in The Thing (2011) and Underwater (2020). Bondarchuk commands his scenes with great screen presence.
The Soviet-era setting and character study performances coupled with a closing twist puts Abramenko's offering up there with some of the best of the genre.
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