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Ghost Ship

Ghost Ship is a 2002 supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck and written by Mark Hanlon and John Pogue.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ghost Ship is a 2002 supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck and written by Mark Hanlon and John Pogue. The film follows a salvage crew that discovers a long-lost passenger liner in the Bering Sea, leading to deadly supernatural events. It was released in theatres on October 25, 2002.

Plot

The story follows a salvage crew who discover a long-lost ocean liner floating in the Bering Sea. After boarding the vessel, they encounter disturbing supernatural phenomena and learn about the ship’s violent past.

Production

Ghost Ship was directed by Steve Beck from a screenplay by Mark Hanlon and John Pogue. It was produced by Warner Bros., Dark Castle Entertainment, and Village Roadshow Productions.

Release

The film premiered in theatres on October 25, 2002. It runs 91 minutes and was released in English.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington, Isaiah Washington, Alex Dimitriades, Karl Urban, and Emily Browning.

Canadian connection

The film's story includes a weather spotter for the Royal Canadian Air Force in some plot descriptions, giving it a minor Canadian reference.

Key facts

  • The film centers on a marine salvage crew that finds a passenger ship missing since 1962 in the Bering Sea.
  • Its plot involves supernatural horror elements aboard the discovered ship.
  • The ship in the story is identified as the Antonia Graza in several sources.
  • The film was directed by Steve Beck and written by Mark Hanlon and John Pogue.
  • It stars Gabriel Byrne and Julianna Margulies among an ensemble cast.
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Canadian context

The film’s story includes a weather spotter for the Royal Canadian Air Force in some plot descriptions, giving it a minor Canadian reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost Ship about?
It is about a salvage crew that discovers a long-lost passenger liner in the Bering Sea and encounters supernatural danger aboard the ship.
Who directed Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship was directed by Steve Beck.
When was Ghost Ship released?
It was released in theatres on October 25, 2002.
What genre is Ghost Ship?
It is a supernatural horror film.
Who stars in Ghost Ship?
The cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington, Isaiah Washington, Alex Dimitriades, and Karl Urban.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Ship_(2002_film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writers, genre, cast, and release date.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghost_ship
    Supports: Genre, runtime, release date, production companies, and synopsis.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288477/
    Supports: Plot synopsis, director, writers, and cast.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ghost-ship-2002
    Supports: Plot details including the ship name, setting, and Canadian reference.