Jess Varley's The Astronaut is a tightly focused sci-fi horror that builds its unease through atmosphere and restraint. Kate Mara shines as Sam Walker, an astronaut recovering from a disastrous mission who begins to notice strange changes in her body and terrifying events around her isolated home. What starts as a psychological drama soon slides into something darker and more otherworldly.
Varley's direction keeps things tense and personal, allowing Mara's performance to carry the emotional weight. Laurence Fishburne lends quiet authority in a supporting role, and the final twist lands with real impact. The film's small budget is obvious at times, and it never leaves Earth despite its title, yet The Astronaut remains a gripping and eerie experience for fans of intimate sci-fi horror.
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