Top 10 Sea Horror Films

Description: John Carpenter's classic involves a small coastal town haunted by ghostly mariners. While not set entirely at sea, the film's use of fog and the ocean as a source of terror is iconic.

Fact: The film was remade in 2005, but the original remains a staple of horror cinema.

Description: A group of mercenaries board a luxury cruise ship only to find it overrun by a giant sea monster. The film's mix of action, horror, and humor, along with its unique creature, makes it a fun watch.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a sequel to "The Abyss," but it evolved into its own story.

Description: A salvage crew discovers a long-lost passenger ship with a dark history, leading to supernatural horror at sea. The film's eerie atmosphere and its infamous opening scene make it memorable.

Fact: The film's opening scene, involving a cable slicing through a dance floor, was inspired by a real-life maritime disaster.

Description: Based on true events, this film depicts a couple left behind by their scuba diving group, facing the horrors of the open sea. Its minimalistic approach to horror, focusing on human vulnerability, is chilling.

Fact: The film was shot with a small crew and real sharks, adding to its authenticity.

Description: A surfer is stranded 200 yards from shore by a great white shark, creating a tense, survival horror scenario. The film's simplicity and focus on the protagonist's struggle against nature make it uniquely terrifying.

Fact: The shark was entirely CGI, but the film's director, Jaume Collet-Serra, used practical effects to enhance the realism of the shark's presence.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, "The Meg" features a giant prehistoric shark, tapping into primal fears of the unknown depths. Its blend of action and suspense makes it a thrilling addition to the list.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror" by Steve Alten.

Description: This film follows a crew of underwater researchers who must navigate the ocean floor after an earthquake destroys their drilling station. The film's Lovecraftian elements and intense atmosphere make it a modern horror classic.

Fact: The film was Kristen Stewart's first foray into the horror genre.

Description: James Cameron's underwater epic combines science fiction with horror elements, as a team of divers encounters an alien intelligence in the depths of the ocean. The film's realistic portrayal of deep-sea exploration and its tension-filled narrative make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film was shot in an actual underwater set, which was the largest of its kind at the time. The underwater scenes took months to film, with actors and crew enduring extreme conditions.

Description: This film features a group of underwater researchers who awaken an ancient sea creature while building an underwater military base. Its claustrophobic setting and the relentless pursuit by the creature provide a classic horror experience.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "The Abyss" and "Leviathan," leading to comparisons among the three underwater horror movies.

Description: A mining crew on the ocean floor encounters a mutated creature, leading to a desperate fight for survival. The film's blend of horror and sci-fi, along with its creature design, makes it memorable.

Fact: The creature in "Leviathan" was designed by Stan Winston, who also worked on "Aliens" and "Jurassic Park."