It’s hard to find a horror fan who hasn’t heard of the movie Ghost Ship. Actors who coped well with their roles, an interesting plot and impressive visual effects brought this horror box office success and high ratings on movie sites. The director was Steve Beck, the year before that had pleased moviegoers with the horror film 13 Ghosts. We learn more about the actors of the film, the plot, as well as the opinions of critics.
Cast
Gabriel Byrne, Julianne Margulies, Emily Browning, Desmond Harrington - the actors of the film "Ghost Ship", who played the main roles. Gabriel Byrne is known for playing Lord Byron in the movie Gothic, Ken Russell and the priest in the mystical thriller Stigmata. The “ghost ship” was not the first horror for him, in 1999 he played Satan in the film “End of the World”. This actor perfectly embodied on the screen Captain Sean Murphy.
The small role of the girl who survived the ship during the tragedy revealed to the general public the talent of the young actress Emily Browning. After the release of the film on the screens, she became a sought-after actress, starred in the films "Darkness Comes", "Lemony Snicket", "Uninvited", "Forbidden Reception", which were highly appreciated by fans of science fiction and horror.
For the film "Ghost Ship", the actors were mainly selected by experienced, though not the most stellar ones. For example, for Desmond Harrington, the role in the film "The Ghost Ship" can be called a real breakthrough. Prior to that, in his filmography there were no such successful projects. After the release of this horror, Desmond played the main roles in the films "Turning the Wrong Way" and "Neon Demon." Among his successful television projects it is worth noting the series "Dexter" and "Gossip Girl".
Julianne Margulis gained some fame after the release of the drama "Evelyn", where she played a major female role. Horror about the ghosts of Steve Beck brought her even greater popularity. Although there are more than 100 films in the filmography of this actress , the Ghost Ship is considered one of the best . The actors did not receive any awards for this film, but on the other hand, they received the demand and recognition of the audience, which is much more important.
Plot
1962 year. A huge passenger airliner confidently cuts the waves. Rich and successful passengers dance at a party, not even suspecting that in a few minutes they will all be brutally killed at once. Only Katie, who suddenly finds herself alone on a huge liner surrounded by corpses, can only escape death.
Many years later, rescuers unexpectedly discover this airliner. Exploring it, they are faced with the restless evil that has been roaming the cabins for 40 years.
Reviews and Fees
Opinions about the film sharply diverged: the film received mostly positive reviews from viewers and mostly negative reviews from critics. It was noted that the horror was not scary enough, and the plot was primitive.
However, the audience liked the film. With a budget of $ 20 million, box office revenues totaled around $ 70 million. So unexpectedly, the Phantom Ship crushed by critics was among the most successful projects of the year. The actors and roles were chosen so well that for many performers of the main roles and supporting roles, this film became an impetus for the future film career.