Ghost Ship

Ghost Ship is a horror-thriller with mystery elements. Audience emotional responses are dominated by Fear due to the supernatural entity and gruesome deaths, and high Anxiety as the salvagers become trapped and face constant peril. The film's graphic opening scene and subsequent bizarre occurrences contribute significantly to a Disturbing atmosphere. Surprise is generated through jump scares and unexpected plot twists, while Anticipation builds as the mystery of the ship's past unfolds and the threat escalates. Curiosity is present as characters (and viewers) try to understand what happened on the ship, and Disgust arises from the explicit gore and unsettling visuals.