Top 10 Horror Films Set on Military Ships

Description: Although not exclusively about a military ship, the film features a ghostly fog that brings forth vengeful spirits from a shipwrecked clipper, targeting the coastal town and its inhabitants, including a former military man.

Fact: John Carpenter directed this film, which was one of his early successes before "Halloween."

Description: While primarily a sci-fi thriller, the film includes elements of horror as a deep-sea drilling crew encounters an alien presence. The military subplot adds tension as the crew navigates both human and extraterrestrial threats.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed tank, and the underwater scenes were some of the most technically challenging of their time.

Description: This film takes place in an underwater military base, but the terror begins when the crew accidentally awakens a prehistoric creature during a routine drill. The isolation and the pressure of the deep sea amplify the horror as they fight for their lives.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as two other underwater horror movies, "Leviathan" and "The Abyss," creating an unofficial trilogy of underwater horror.

Description: A mining crew on the ocean floor encounters a mutated creature that has been genetically altered by a Soviet experiment. The film blends elements of horror with sci-fi, showcasing the crew's desperate attempts to survive against an ever-evolving monster.

Fact: The creature in the film was designed by Stan Winston, who also worked on "Aliens" and "Jurassic Park."

Description: A salvage crew aboard a Russian research ship encounters an alien virus that has taken over the vessel, turning it into a deadly trap. The film blends horror with sci-fi, showcasing the crew's battle against the infected ship.

Fact: The film was based on a comic book by Chuck Pfarrer, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: A salvage crew discovers a long-lost Italian luxury liner, but their excitement turns to horror as they uncover the ship's dark past and the ghostly crew that still haunts its decks.

Fact: The film's opening scene, featuring a gruesome dance floor massacre, became infamous for its shock value.

Description: Set in a futuristic underwater drilling facility, this film follows a crew's fight for survival after a mysterious earthquake destroys their base. They encounter a Lovecraftian horror in the depths, making for a tense and terrifying experience.

Fact: The film was Kristen Stewart's first major role in a horror movie.

Description: While not strictly a military ship, this film features a merchant marine vessel where the crew starts to suspect their captain of murder. The psychological horror unfolds as the crew grapples with fear and suspicion.

Fact: The film was directed by Mark Robson, who later became known for his work on horror classics like "Peyton Place."

Description: A pirate ship crew discovers a cursed treasure that brings forth a sea monster. While not a military ship, the film's setting on a ship and the supernatural elements make it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: This low-budget film was directed by Roger Corman, known for his exploitation and B-movies.

Description: Set during World War II, this film follows the crew of a submarine who pick up survivors from a British hospital ship, only to find themselves haunted by supernatural forces. The claustrophobic setting amplifies the horror.

Fact: The film was directed by David Twohy, who also directed "Pitch Black."