SPLIT SECOND

Cinemavixion Review

Tony Maylam's 'Split Second' plunges viewers into a dystopian 1992 London, transformed into a waterlogged, grim metropolis by global warming. Rutger Hauer delivers a typically intense performance as Detective Harley Stone, a man haunted by the murder of his partner and relentlessly pursuing a killer who defies conventional explanation. The film masterfully blends gritty police procedural elements with a science-fiction horror narrative, as Stone slowly uncovers that his quarry is not of this earth. While the film received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its unique premise and Hauer's committed performance, others found its pacing and execution wanting. Its box office performance was modest, but it has since garnered a cult following among fans of atmospheric, creature-feature thrillers. 'Split Second' stands as a compelling, if flawed, vision of a future besieged by both environmental catastrophe and an otherworldly threat, anchored by Hauer's commanding presence and a palpable sense of dread.