''Death Ship'' (1980)

By Crusader1307

1980s ''Death Ship'' is an obviously easy addition into the venue of American ''B'-Movie Drive-In Fare. However, as unknown as this Film is, it still packs a late night Horror ''punch'' still today. The Film centers around a disgruntled Passenger Liner Captain (played with worthy grittiness by American Film Character Actor of the 1960s and 1970s George Kennedy) – who is making His last voyage before being retired against His will. His Vessel picks up a mysterious Vessel bearing down on His Ship at ''ramming speed''. Before any move can be made, the mysterious Vessel rams and sinks the passenger Liner, with only 6 survivors (including our good Captain).

Very quickly, The Captain of The Passenger Liner is taken over (possessed). Putting on the former Captain's Kreigsmarine Uniform, He ''becomes'' the former, and sets about killing the survivors – one by one. Down to a few left, they are able to escape The ''Death Ship'' (after killing the nutty Captain), and revealing the grisly ''secret'' in the Ships' hold. Adrift once again and eventually rescued – who will believe their fantastic story? The final scene shows another Passenger Ship in the future, being pursued by the Nazi ''Death ship'' – to start the cycle anew. Although a bit cheesy at times, ''Death Ship'' is a welcome addition to any Halloween Horror flick Party. Watch!