Ghost Ship (2002) movie poster

Ghost Ship (2002)

"Sea Evil"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 21% (RT: 14%, MC: 28) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Steve Beck
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Australia, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (2,610 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
14%
Metacritic
28
Cast
Gabriel Byrne as Captain Sean Murphy
Julianna Margulies as Maureen Epps
Desmond Harrington as Jack Ferriman
Ron Eldard as Dodge
Karl Urban as Munder
Emily Browning as Katie Harwood
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 2,610 votes. Critics scored it lower at 21%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
After discovering a passenger ship missing since 1962 floating adrift on the Bering Sea, salvagers claim the vessel as their own. Once they begin towing the ghost ship towards harbor, a series of bizarre occurrences happen and the group becomes trapped inside the ship, which they soon learn is inhabited by a demonic creature. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Before Gabriel Byrne was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
  • The original script for Ghost Ship was written over a decade before production finally began in 2002.
  • Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing Steve Beck's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
Audience Consensus

Ghost Ship is a 2002 horror, mystery, thriller film directed by Steve Beck. After discovering a passenger ship missing since 1962 floating adrift on the Bering Sea, salvagers claim the vessel as their own. Once they begin towing the ghost ship towards harbor, a series of bizarre occurrences happen and the group becomes trapped inside the ship, which they soon learn is inhabited by a demonic creature.

The film has been rated by 2,610 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Ghost Ship delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Ghost Ship (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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Ghost Ship (2002) has one of the scariest opening scenes from any horror films!
Too bad, I felt it was only one good scene from the movie and it's almost like they used their entire budget in that scene. Ghost Ship was enough... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "The opening is perfection. Then it falls apart."
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