Ghost Ship

Name: Ghost Ship
Director: Steve Beck
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Desmond Harrington, Ron Eldard, Isaiah Washington

2002Dir. Steve Beck1h 31m

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Runtime1h 31m

Released2002

Budget$35M

Box office$71.1M

DirectorSteve Beck

About This Movie

Ghost Ship (2002) has this eerie blend of horror and mystery, capturing the unsettling vibe of a long-lost vessel. Directed by Steve Beck, it boasts some pretty impressive practical effects, especially that infamous opening scene. The pacing is a bit uneven, but it builds tension effectively as the salvagers contend with the ship's dark past. It toys with themes of greed and the supernatural, which is always a fun combination. The performances aren't anything groundbreaking, but they suit the film's tone well enough. The atmosphere is soaked in dread, making it a distinctive entry in the early 2000s horror landscape, even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing by the end.

Unique practical effectsStrong atmospheric tensionExplores themes of greed and the supernatural