"I.S.S." Delivers White-Knuckled Realism in Terrifying Space Thriller
The filmmakers of the new movie "I.S.S." went to great lengths to recreate a realistic International Space Station setting, down to the smallest details, to ground their suspense thriller in authenticity. Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite's dedication to accuracy included consulting with former astronaut Garrett Reisman and studying the history of the ISS. The film, which opens in theaters today, explores the tensions and human dynamics among a group of astronauts facing a worldwide conflict on Earth, aiming to portray a compelling human story within the extreme setting of space.