Death Ship
1980, English. Directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Those who survive the ghost ship are better off dead!
Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog. Little do they realise that the ship is actually a Nazi torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors aboard and killing them off one by one.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.1/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Death Ship
Death Ship is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alvin RakoffDirector
- George KennedyCaptain Ashland
- Richard CrennaTrevor Marshall
- Nick MancusoNick
- Sally Ann HowesMargaret Marshall
- Kate ReidSylvia
- Victoria BurgoyneLori
- Jennifer McKinneyRobin Marshall
- Danny HighamBen Marshall
- Saul RubinekJackie
- Murray CruchleyParsons
- Doug SmithSeaman No. 1
- Anthony SherwoodSeaman No. 2
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1980
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Robins, Jack Hill, David P. Lewis
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Death Ship: quick answers
Is Death Ship worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death Ship?
Death Ship runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Death Ship have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Death Ship. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Death Ship parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death Ship is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Death Ship on?
Death Ship is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death Ship?
If you liked Death Ship, try Ghost Ship, Below, The Grudge.
Who directed Death Ship?
Death Ship (1980) was directed by Alvin Rakoff and stars George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso.