Haunting of the Queen Mary
Haunting of the Queen Mary

Haunting of the Queen Mary

2023Movie125 minEnglish

When photographers Erin and Patrick are brought aboard the ship with their young son Lukas, they unleash a series of events that entwines their family with the ship’s dark past. As the terror unfolds around them they begin to realise there is more to this sumptuous ocean liner than meets the eye: its remarkable legacy masking violent secrets.

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IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users34%
Director: Gary ShoreGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A present-day family's encounter on the Queen Mary leads to a terrifying and mind-bending journey back to 1938, where they become entangled in the ship's dark and violent past. As they try to survive the horrors that unfold, they uncover a chilling secret that threatens to repeat itself.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. Audiences also expressed disappointment, with many finding the story confusing and the scares ineffective.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a muddled narrative that fails to effectively blend its present-day and historical timelines.
  • Performances are generally uninspired, with the cast unable to elevate the weak script.
  • Attempts at horror fall flat, relying on predictable tropes and a lack of genuine suspense.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a disappointment, with many criticizing the confusing storyline and lack of scares. Some viewers felt the film was a waste of time and that it failed to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film's release was delayed multiple times, with initial production and distribution issues contributing to its long development.

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