Horror Cruise Films: A Thrilling Voyage

Description: A small coastal town is haunted by a ghostly fog that brings with it the vengeful spirits of mariners who died in a shipwreck. While not on a cruise, the maritime theme and the eerie fog create a similar atmosphere.

Fact: John Carpenter directed this film, and it features a score by Carpenter himself, adding to its eerie ambiance.

Description: Set during World War II, this film involves a submarine crew encountering supernatural forces. The confined space and the sea setting echo the claustrophobia of a cruise ship horror.

Fact: The film was shot on a real submarine, enhancing the realism of the setting.

Description: A salvage crew discovers a long-lost passenger ship floating lifeless in the Bering Sea, only to find themselves haunted by the ship's dark past. The film's setting on a cruise ship adds a claustrophobic atmosphere to the supernatural horror.

Fact: The opening scene, where a cable slices through a crowd of dancing passengers, was one of the most memorable and gruesome scenes in horror cinema.

Description: A couple on a scuba diving trip are left behind by their boat, facing the terror of being alone in the open sea. The film's premise mirrors the isolation one might feel on a cruise ship.

Fact: The film was shot in the Bahamas with real sharks, adding to the authenticity of the survival horror.

Description: Although primarily set on a cargo ship, this film's premise of Dracula's journey to England on a ship provides a chilling cruise-like experience with supernatural horror elements.

Fact: The film is based on a single chapter from Bram Stoker's "Dracula," expanding the story of the Demeter's voyage.

Description: A group of friends on a yachting trip are forced to board a seemingly abandoned cruise ship, where they encounter time loops and their own doppelgangers. The film's twisty narrative and the cruise ship setting make it a standout in psychological horror.

Fact: The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, with the ship scenes filmed on the real cruise ship, the 'Pacific Star'.

Description: After their boat capsizes, a group of friends must survive in shark-infested waters. While not a cruise ship, the film captures the terror of being stranded at sea, akin to a cruise gone wrong.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the story of Ray Boundy, who survived a shark attack.

Description: While not strictly a cruise ship, this film involves an underwater military base that could be considered a stationary 'cruise'. It's included for its claustrophobic setting and the horror elements that arise from isolation.

Fact: This was one of several underwater-themed horror films released in the late '80s, competing with movies like "The Abyss" and "Leviathan".

Description: While primarily an animated adventure, this film includes elements of horror with its depiction of monstrous sea creatures and the isolation of being at sea, akin to a cruise ship's journey.

Fact: The film uses a mix of traditional animation and CGI to create its vast, terrifying sea creatures.

Description: A group of friends win a luxury cruise, but their dream vacation turns into a nightmare when they discover the ship is haunted by the spirits of previous passengers. The film plays on the isolation of being at sea with no escape.

Fact: The film was shot on a real cruise ship, providing an authentic backdrop for the horror elements.