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***Ten people trapped on a ghostly… death ship***
A dilapidated German freighter from WW2 curiously rams a modern cruise ship and ten survivors board the mysterious vessel. But will they ever get off alive? George Kennedy plays the retir...
Death Ship
1980Movie91 minEnglish
Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog. Little do they realise that the ship is actually a Nazi torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors aboard and killing them off one by one.
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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Alvin Rakoff•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A luxury liner encounters a mysterious, derelict ghost ship adrift at sea. When a boarding party investigates the abandoned vessel, they discover a dark secret and find themselves trapped on a ship with a malevolent will of its own, intent on claiming its passengers. The survivors must fight for their lives against the supernatural forces controlling the eerie ship.
Critical Reception
Death Ship is generally considered a cult classic within the horror genre, appreciated for its unique premise and atmospheric tension, though often criticized for its slow pacing and some dated special effects. It has a dedicated following among fans of 1970s and 80s horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its eerie premise of a haunted ship.
- Critiqued for a slow build-up and some less-than-convincing effects.
- Offers a unique take on the 'haunted object' trope within a maritime setting.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's unsettling atmosphere and unique horror concept, while others find the pacing too slow and the execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Caribbean, utilizing a real decommissioned ocean liner for the 'Death Ship'.
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