The Last Voyage of the Demeter, directed by André Øvredal, is based on the “Captain’s Log” chapter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. It narrates the harrowing journey of the merchant ship Demeter as it transports mysterious cargo from Bulgaria to England. The crew, unknowingly accompanied by Dracula himself, faces sinister occurrences and threats that intensify with each passing night. The film blends elements of supernatural horror with a tense, atmospheric setup, as the crew’s dwindling numbers lead to a desperate fight for survival against an unseen evil.
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Length: 1h 48m
Genre: Horror, Thriller
This Title is: Intense and Chilling
Cast
Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian, Javier Botet
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Bloody violence, some terrifying sequences, and thematic elements
Trivia
- The story is an expansion of a single chapter from the classic novel Dracula, focusing on the ship’s haunted voyage.
- Features a detailed re-creation of a 19th-century ship which adds to the film’s historical authenticity.
- The portrayal of Dracula in the film is uniquely monstrous, diverging from the traditional aristocratic image often associated with the character.
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter offers a fresh take on the Dracula legend, focusing on a rarely explored aspect of the story. The film’s slow burn tension and atmospheric horror are effectively unsettling, though its pacing may be slow for some. Strong performances, especially by the lead cast, anchor the film’s dark, eerie narrative. Despite some narrative shortcomings and a predictable ending, it provides a solid viewing experience for horror enthusiasts.
