Ghost Ship (2002)
Salvagers board a derelict ocean liner and discover a chilling mystery and a demonic presence.
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.
How intense is Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ghost Ship feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ghost Ship
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Ghost Ship for you?
Is Ghost Ship scary?
Yes, properly. Ghost Ship is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Ghost Ship gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ghost Ship sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ghost Ship OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Ghost Ship have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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