The story begins with the Arctic Warrior, led by Captain Sean Murphy (played by Gabriel Byrne), and his crew, including salvage expert Maureen Epps (played by Julianna Margulies) and first mate Greer (played by Isaiah Washington), as they search for salvageable wreckage in the Bering Sea. While on a routine salvage mission, they receive a distress signal from a nearby vessel and decide to investigate.
Upon reaching the abandoned passenger ship, the Antonia Graza, the crew discovers that it has been lost at sea for decades. Despite initial concerns about the ship’s eerie appearance and lack of visible damage, they decide to board the vessel in search of valuable salvage.
As they explore the abandoned ship, they encounter strange occurrences and ghostly apparitions, hinting at the tragic fate that befell the Antonia Graza and its passengers. They soon realize that the ship is haunted by the vengeful spirits of its former crew, who died under mysterious circumstances.
Through a series of flashbacks, the crew learns the dark history of the Antonia Graza. The ship was once a luxurious Italian ocean liner carrying wealthy passengers and valuable cargo. However, it was destroyed in a violent explosion caused by a tragic accident during a celebration aboard the ship.
As the crew delves deeper into the mystery of the Antonia Graza, they uncover a sinister plot involving greed, betrayal, and murder. They learn that the ship’s former captain, Captain Richard Ferriman (played by Desmond Harrington), made a deal with the devil to salvage the ship and its valuable cargo, sacrificing the lives of its passengers in the process.
In the climactic showdown, the crew must confront the vengeful spirits of the Antonia Graza and put an end to the curse that haunts the ship. With the help of Maureen Epps, who discovers the truth behind the ship’s tragic history, they confront Captain Ferriman and his demonic accomplice in a final battle for their lives.
In the end, the crew manages to defeat the evil forces that inhabit the Antonia Graza and escape from the haunted vessel before it sinks into the depths of the sea. They return to the Arctic Warrior, traumatized by their ordeal but relieved to be alive.
“Ghost Ship” is praised for its atmospheric setting, chilling visuals, and suspenseful storytelling. While it received mixed reviews from critics, the film has gained a cult following among fans of supernatural horror and is remembered for its memorable scares and eerie atmosphere.