Review of Ghost Ship (2002) by John K — 08 Jul 2011
If the movie "The Event Horizon" is "Hellraiser" in space, "Ghost Ship" is "The Event Horizon" on the high seas. Gabriel Byrne's talents are powerfully wasted in this derivative, high-budget horror flick about a rough-and-tumble salvage crew who discover an unmanned ocean liner.
The ship is haunted, of course, and the crew is at her mercy. The flick has its moments - the opening sequence is fantastic, despite the cg effects, and the set and sound design create some effective atmosphere throughout.
On the other hand, there is an abundance of cheap shots in the first act, and the story progresses in a tired and predictable fashion. The characters are one-dimensional and hastily constructed and by the time the climax rolls around, it's hard to still care.
This one will work for mainstream horror fans who are not particularly picky about script or originality. The high production values will be enough to pass the time, but that's probably about it.
This review of Ghost Ship (2002) was written by John K on 08 Jul 2011.
Ghost Ship has generally received mixed reviews.
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