The Last Voyage of the Demeter
The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a 2023 horror film directed by André Øvredal.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a 2023 horror film directed by André Øvredal. It expands a chapter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula, focusing on the doomed merchant ship Demeter and its crew as they are stalked by Dracula during a voyage to London. The film was released theatrically in the United States on August 11, 2023, by Universal Pictures.
Premise
The story is based on the Dracula chapter often called “The Captain’s Log.” It portrays the Demeter’s voyage as the crew confronts a hostile supernatural presence aboard the ship.
Production and release
The film was directed by André Øvredal and distributed in the United States by Universal Pictures. It premiered in U.S. theatres on August 11, 2023.
Reception
Critical response was mixed, with reviewers noting its gothic atmosphere and horror elements. Available reporting also describes the film as a financial disappointment at the box office.
Source material
The film draws from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula, specifically the chapter describing the Demeter’s voyage and the crew’s mysterious disappearance.
Key facts
- Based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
- Follows the crew of the Demeter as they are stalked by Dracula during a voyage to London.
- Principal cast includes Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian.
- Released in the United States on August 11, 2023.
- Received mixed reviews and was a box-office disappointment relative to its budget.
The film was reviewed and discussed in Canadian entertainment coverage as part of the wider international release of a studio horror film, and it may interest Canadian viewers familiar with Dracula adaptations.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Voyage_of_the_DemeterSupports: Basic film details, cast, release date, and reception summary.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter/umc.cmc.5fcodvzlwgy83q8zvkaz08egkSupports: Synopsis, runtime, director, and cast.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-movie-review-2023Supports: Plot summary and adaptation basis from Dracula.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/movies/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-review.htmlSupports: Runtime, R rating, story premise, and critical framing.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-review-1235692332/Supports: Historical setting and adaptation basis.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_last_voyage_of_the_demeterSupports: Synopsis and general release-related information.