Top 10 Horror Films Set in the Pacific Ocean

Description: This film dives into the claustrophobic terror of an underwater military base where the crew encounters a prehistoric creature awakened by their drilling operations. The Pacific setting adds an extra layer of isolation and dread.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI for underwater scenes, and it was released in the same year as "The Abyss" and "Leviathan," making it part of a trio of underwater horror films.

Description: This film dives into the claustrophobic terror of an underwater military base where the crew encounters a prehistoric creature awakened by their drilling operations. The Pacific setting adds an extra layer of isolation and dread.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI for underwater scenes, and it was released in the same year as "The Abyss" and "Leviathan," making it part of a trio of underwater horror films.

Description: Set in the Pacific, this film follows a mining crew who encounter a mutated creature after discovering an old Soviet shipwreck. The film explores themes of corporate greed and the unknown dangers of the deep sea.

Fact: The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who also directed "Rambo: First Blood Part II."

Description: A luxury cruise liner in the South Pacific is attacked by a giant sea monster, leading to a battle for survival among the passengers and crew. The film blends horror with action-adventure.

Fact: The creature in the film was inspired by the mythical kraken, and the movie was one of the last to use practical effects for its monster before CGI became the norm.

Description: Based on a true story, this film depicts a couple left behind by their scuba diving group in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, facing the elements and the lurking dangers of the deep sea.

Fact: The film was made with a budget of just $120,000 and was shot in the Bahamas, using real sharks for authenticity.

Description: Inspired by true events, this film follows a group of friends who must survive after their boat capsizes in the Coral Sea, part of the Pacific, and they are hunted by a great white shark. The film's realism and tension make it a standout in ocean horror.

Fact: The film was shot in the Great Barrier Reef, and the shark was portrayed by a real 13-foot great white named "Brutus."

Description: Blake Lively stars as a surfer who must survive on a small rock 200 yards from shore in the Pacific after being attacked by a great white shark. The film's setting and premise make it a gripping survival horror.

Fact: The film was shot in Lord Howe Island, Australia, and the shark was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI.

Description: While not exclusively set in the Pacific, the film features a giant prehistoric shark terrorizing the ocean, with scenes taking place in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Pacific.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror" by Steve Alten, and it features one of the largest CGI sharks ever created for a film.

Description: Although not explicitly set in the Pacific, the film's setting at the bottom of the ocean near the Mariana Trench evokes the same sense of isolation and terror. The crew of a drilling station faces unknown creatures from the deep.

Fact: Kristen Stewart stars in this film, marking one of her first major roles in a horror/sci-fi setting.

Description: Although not widely known, this Spanish horror film involves a ghost ship in the Pacific Ocean, where two models are kidnapped and taken aboard, encountering supernatural horrors.

Fact: It's part of the "Blind Dead" series, featuring the return of the undead Templar knights.