This is an interesting if not ground-breaking movie. The usual Lewton themes of outside control of an individuals' actions; Captain Stone says at one point "I feel as though I was being controlled by some outside force" can be compared to the plight of Irina in 'Cat People'. Another Lewtonian theme explored in 'Ghost Ship' is fear of sexual entrapment. Captain Stone really goes off the deep end when his formally 'safe' girlfriend announces that her divorce is final. Once again, Irina is afraid of sex due to her 'animal' nature. There is a sombre, downer mood to this picture and while not as atmospheric as other Lewton vehicles, disturbing all the same. TCM has run this recently but I don't know about video availability.
Review of The Ghost Ship
