An EVA helmet from Daniel Espinosa’s 2017 sci-fi horror Life.

On board the International Space Station a six-person crew discovers a Martian life form that they name ‘Calvin’. Evolving at an accelerated pace, Calvin turns out to be the cause of planetary extinction on Mars – and now threatens life on Earth.

Crew members wore their EVA suits and helmets in several scenes – Rory Adams (Ryan Reynolds) was seen suiting up at the start of the film as the team prepare to capture the unmanned Pilgrim 7 space probe. Later, mission commander Ekaterina Golovkina (Olga Dykhovichnaya) carried out a spacewalk in her EVA suit to fix the overheating communications system and was attacked by Calvin. This is one of several such helmets made for the production.

The helmet features a rigid moulded ABS plastic frame closely overlaid with white canvas-like material, which extends from the top front to the base of the back. Metal fixtures house lights and other electrical components, with a visor adjustment dial on either side. The spherical visor is made from clear plastic and features a metal and plastic socket at the lower left corner.

Mounted on a custom black display base marked with the film title and featuring a clear plastic support ring, the helmet has a small switch at the rear that allows for illumination – there is another red switch at the base of the display for this purpose. It is powered by three AA batteries.

The helmet displays slight production-based discolouration, intended to convey a used appearance. The visor is slightly loose within the frame, an intentionally flexible design. Overall the piece remains in excellent condition and is stored within a royal blue padded and zippered bag.

Materials: ABS Plastic, Acrylic, Ferrous Metals, Man-Made Woven Fibres, Electronic Components.

This display contains electronic components. While every effort is made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves in their safe use and maintenance.