Once again, the charm of movies like "Death Ship" passes by on many people. Sure it's trashy and shot ugly, but it's FUN! It's got a freaky plot (Nazi-ghosts floating around the oceans and torturing survivors of a horrible shipping disaster), and an amazingly chilling atmosphere. The images of the abandoned ship, guided by unsettling noises really chills you. The isolated setting is elaborated rather professional by director Alvin Rakoff. The undertones and references towards the Nazi reign are eerie and photographed in viciously black and white. George Kennedy and Richard Crenna definitely are decent actors, although they're not really showing it here. Doesn't matter... a film like Death Ship doesn't depend on great acting. It already has got the things it really needs: tension, a fair amount of effective horror and great music. Oh, and one of the coolest original movie posters ever designed! Just ask the guys who developed the campaign for "Ghost Ship" They obviously thought so too! Don't expect logic, just a bunch of fun.
Review of Death Ship
