A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
A band of mercenaries hijacks a luxury cruise liner, only to discover it's been infested by a massive, ancient sea creature. As the creature systematically picks off the crew and passengers, the mercenaries and the surviving passengers must band together to fight for survival against the monstrous threat.
Deep Rising was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, over-the-top gore, and uneven tone. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some appreciating its B-movie schlock appeal and others finding it predictable and lacking in genuine scares.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Deep Rising' to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, creature feature. Many enjoyed the over-the-top action and gore, as well as the charismatic performance by Treat Williams. However, common criticisms include a weak script, predictable plot, and a lack of substantial scares.
The ship used in the film, the 'Arabian Sea,' was actually the SS Independence, a former American cruise liner that had been retired and used as a floating hotel.
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