The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Name: The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Genre: Horror
Released: August 11, 2023
Rating: 52
Cast: Aisling Franciosi, Chris Walley, Corey Hawkins, David Dastmalchian, Javier Botet

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 11, 2023 | R

Starring: Aisling Franciosi, Chris Walley, Corey Hawkins, David Dastmalchian, Javier Botet, Jon Jon Briones, Liam Cunningham, Martin Furulund, Nicolo Pasetti, Nikolai Nikolaeff, Stefan Kapicic, Woody Norman

Summary: Based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, The Last Voyage of the Demeter tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the oceanBased on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, The Last Voyage of the Demeter tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew. … Expand

Director: André Øvredal

Genre(s): Horror

Rating: R

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RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Aug 11, 2023

An often striking take on the tale that makes up for what it lacks in surprise with a lot of style and some undeniably effective scare moments. Read full review

Matthew Jackson

Aug 10, 2023

Despite this unevenness, there’s a lot to love in The Last Voyage Of The Demeter for horror fans and casual moviegoers alike. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Aug 10, 2023

As much as Øvredal tries to evade all the modern blockbuster conventions that are bound to keep the Demeter from its best destination, it’s too bumpy a journey to ever feel quite on course. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Aug 10, 2023

But for now, we have The Last Voyage of the Demeter, which actually was a pretty good idea that just didn’t have enough wind in its sails. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Aug 10, 2023

Adapted from a chapter in Bram Stoker’s novel, the picture initially has some gory fun with its close-quarters suspense, but Ovredal unsuccessfully tries to elevate his monster movie with flimsy psychological depth and unconvincing emotional underpinnings. Read full review

Polygon Joshua Rivera

Aug 10, 2023

There are no surprises in The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Just about everything in the story plays out exactly how the average horror fan might assume it would, exactly how they know it will, because the movie begins with the end of the story, then does little to play up the dread that comes with that knowledge. And most of us, unfortunately, know too much about this story already. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Aug 10, 2023

If you’re going to make an R-rated horror wank about Dracula slurping throats with a smile on his face, make sure that the rest of the movie doesn’t suck as hard as he does. Read full review

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SeriousMovieLov

Sep 5, 2023

For the life of me, I cannot understand why THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER is not doing better at the box office because the movie is really good! The movie reminds me of the old British horror movies that I love to watch on MeTV around Halloween. Americans just do not appreciate goodFor the life of me, I cannot understand why THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER is not doing better at the box office because the movie is really good! The movie reminds me of the old British horror movies that I love to watch on MeTV around Halloween. Americans just do not appreciate good acting, have no imagination anymore, and only have an appetite for blood and guts. Go see this movie, and you will be scared and thrilled (about the good acting in the movie) and love eating popcorn while watching!… Expand

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tellmikeyy

Aug 19, 2023

Much better than I thought it was going to be. Visuals and suspense were very good and the performance delivered by Corey Hawkins and David Dastmalchian are spectacular.

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darocabo

Aug 29, 2023

The movie is really descent. Dracula owns the movie but I needed to see more of him or action. The actor/makeup is on point.

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MattyIce34

Aug 11, 2023

It’s got a good atmosphere and a few fun kills, but there’s no reason for this to be two hours

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bertobellamy

Aug 30, 2023

Boring Dracula film. Creature is cool, though. The good news is that Robert Eggers is bringing his version of 'Nosferatu' next year. .

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Wretic

Aug 22, 2023

IF only this movie borrowed ideas from the first Alien movie, building up suspense, letting you care about the crew. You can have a slow burn movie if you do it correctly it could've been something great.

There's another upcoming movie directed and written by Robert Eggers called Nosferatu,IF only this movie borrowed ideas from the first Alien movie, building up suspense, letting you care about the crew. You can have a slow burn movie if you do it correctly it could've been something great.

There's another upcoming movie directed and written by Robert Eggers called Nosferatu, if there's any hope left for Hollywood to resurrect Dracula that movie could have the potential to do so. (Robert Eggers directed The Witch, Lighthouse, The Northman and they're all received well by audiences, one of the main reasons why I mention it here)… Expand

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Jonathan_harker

Aug 11, 2023

As my name suggests I'm a huge Dracula and horror fan. I do not recommend this movie at all. It's too far removed from the original material for me to get behind it. The concept of the story is amazing but very poorly executed. The cast is terrible and does not reflect the Dracula story. OneAs my name suggests I'm a huge Dracula and horror fan. I do not recommend this movie at all. It's too far removed from the original material for me to get behind it. The concept of the story is amazing but very poorly executed. The cast is terrible and does not reflect the Dracula story. One reviewer on MC said it best. I watch horror to escape politics and the endless parade of unearned progressivism "the movie stumbles in its potentially interesting but frustratingly halfhearted efforts to frame Clemens’ experiences with bigotry as his ultimate motivation to kill Dracula. You know what else is a good motivation to kill Dracula? He’s Dracula."

This movie had so much potential it hurts to see it unfold the way it did. Predictable jump scares. Nothing frightening. Hollow characters and a crew that literally does nothing to help themselves until multiple deaths on the ship occur. Give this one a pass… Expand

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