Top 10 Horror Films Set on Ships

Description: A small coastal town is terrorized by a mysterious fog that brings with it the vengeful spirits of a ship's crew. The film is included for its atmospheric horror and the ghostly ship element.

Fact: John Carpenter wrote the screenplay in just three days.

Description: While not set on a ship, this film involves a ship-like setting with the isolated bridge construction site in Africa, where workers are hunted by man-eating lions. It's included for its intense survival horror theme.

Fact: The film is based on true events, though the story has been dramatized for cinematic effect.

Description: Set during World War II, this film follows a submarine crew dealing with supernatural occurrences after picking up survivors from a British hospital ship. It's included for its unique setting and psychological horror.

Fact: The film was shot in a real submarine, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

Description: A salvage crew discovers a long-lost passenger ship floating lifeless in the Bering Sea, only to find it's not as abandoned as it seems. The film is included for its eerie setting and the chilling backstory of the ship.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a sequel to "The Haunting" but was later developed into a standalone story.

Description: Based on a chapter from "Dracula," this film focuses on the crew of the Demeter, who unknowingly transport Dracula to England. It's included for its direct connection to classic horror literature and the ship setting.

Fact: The film expands on the brief account of the Demeter's voyage in Bram Stoker's novel.

Description: A group of friends on a yachting trip encounter a mysterious, seemingly abandoned ocean liner, leading to a mind-bending time loop horror. Its inclusion is due to the psychological horror elements and the eerie ship setting.

Fact: The film's director, Christopher Smith, was inspired by the works of M.C. Escher and the film "The Shining."

Description: Two models are kidnapped and taken to a ghost ship where they encounter the spirits of the crew. It's included for its classic ghost ship narrative and Spanish horror cinema.

Fact: This film is part of the "Blind Dead" series, known for its zombie-like Templar knights.

Description: While not strictly about a ship, this film involves an underwater military base, which shares the isolated, confined setting of a ship. It's included for its claustrophobic horror elements and the theme of isolation.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater-themed horror movies released around the same time, competing with "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."

Description: An underwater mining crew encounters a mutated creature after discovering a wrecked Russian ship. It's included for its horror elements set in an underwater environment, akin to a ship's isolation.

Fact: The film was originally pitched as a modern-day version of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon."

Description: A group of sailors on a ship encounter a ghost ship, leading to a series of mysterious events. Its inclusion is due to its early exploration of the ghost ship theme in cinema.

Fact: This film was one of the first to use the concept of a ghost ship in horror cinema.