Death Ship (1980) – Haunted Nazi Ghost Ship Cult Horror Review

In this episode of Reel Redux, we set sail with Death Ship (1980) — the eerie cult horror film starring George Kennedy and Richard Crenna.After a luxury liner collision leaves survivors stranded at sea, they board an abandoned vessel with a dark and disturbing past — a ghost ship tied to Nazi war crimes and supernatural horror.Is Death Ship a forgotten 80s horror gem or a slow-burning maritime misfire?We break down:• The haunted ship concept and Nazi horror elements• 1980 practical effects and atmosphere• George Kennedy’s intense performance• The psychological tension vs. exploitation tone• Why this film developed a cult followingIf you love 80s horror movies, ghost ship stories, supernatural thrillers, Nazi exploitation cinema, and overlooked cult films, this deep dive is for you.🎙️ New episodes weekly from Reel Redux — the father and son podcast revisiting cult classics, horror films, B-movies, and forgotten genre cinema.