Top 10 Ghost Ship Horror Movies

Description: After their cruise ship collides with a mysterious freighter, survivors find themselves aboard a ship that seems to have a malevolent will of its own, with a ghostly crew that won't let them leave.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada and features George Kennedy, who also starred in "The Naked Gun" series.

Description: While not exclusively about a ghost ship, this John Carpenter classic features a ghostly fog that emanates from a cursed ship, bringing with it the vengeful spirits of a shipwrecked crew.

Fact: The film was remade in 2005, but the original remains a cult favorite for its eerie atmosphere and Carpenter's signature suspense.

Description: Although primarily set in an underwater base, the film involves a mysterious ancient ship that emerges from the ocean depths, bringing with it a deadly threat.

Fact: This film was part of a wave of underwater horror movies in the late '80s, competing with "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."

Description: This film follows a salvage crew that discovers a long-lost Italian luxury liner in the Bering Sea. What starts as a treasure hunt quickly turns into a nightmare when they encounter the ship's ghostly inhabitants.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life legend of the SS Valencia, a ship that sank in 1906 off the coast of Vancouver Island, leaving behind tales of ghostly sightings.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, the cursed ship, The Black Pearl, and its undead crew provide plenty of eerie moments, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Disneyland ride of the same name, and its success led to a franchise that continues to this day.

Description: A group of friends on a yachting trip encounter a mysterious, seemingly abandoned ocean liner. As they board, they find themselves trapped in a time loop, facing their own doppelgangers and a relentless cycle of horror.

Fact: The film's ending has been the subject of much debate, with director Christopher Smith intentionally leaving it open to interpretation.

Description: A psychological horror film where a young sailor begins to suspect that his captain is a homicidal maniac, and the ship itself seems to be complicit in the madness.

Fact: Directed by Mark Robson, this film was part of Val Lewton's series of low-budget horror films for RKO Pictures.

Description: Part of the Spanish "Blind Dead" series, this film involves a ghost ship crewed by the undead Templars who terrorize a group of models and their photographer.

Fact: The film was directed by Amando de Ossorio, known for his horror films featuring the Knights Templar.

Description: This early talkie film tells the story of a ship whose crew is cursed to sail the seas forever, with a focus on the doomed love story of a sailor and his sweetheart.

Fact: The film was based on the legend of the Flying Dutchman, one of the most famous ghost ship tales.

Description: A film about a ship that mysteriously appears and disappears, carrying a crew of ghostly figures. It's a tale of maritime mystery and supernatural occurrences.

Fact: This film is one of the earliest examples of ghost ship themes in cinema, showcasing the genre's roots.