Get ready to experience spine-tingling chills as Vertical brings forth the supernatural horror-mystery, Haunting of the Queen Mary, to North American audiences. This film, helmed by director Gary Shore of Dracula Untold fame, hopes to send shivers down your spine with its eerie tale of destiny and horror. Formerly known as The Queen Mary, the film delves into the enigmatic and violent events surrounding two families on Halloween night in 1938, and how their fates become inextricably linked aboard the notorious ocean liner in present times.

Mark your calendars for August 18, 2023, as Haunting of the Queen Mary is set to hit select theaters and On Demand platforms on the same day, ensuring fans can dive into the haunting experience from the comfort of their homes or enjoy the suspense on the big screen.

The cast includes Alice Eve, recognized for her remarkable performances in Star Trek Into Darkness and Belgravia; Joel Fry, known for his charismatic roles in Cruella and Game of Thrones; Nell Hudson, renowned for her appearance in Texas Chainsaw Massacre; William Shockley, who starred in Death in Texas, and the BAFTA award-winning talent, Lenny Rush, who impressed audiences in Am I Being Unreasonable?

Penned by Gary Shore and Stephen Oliver with story by Stephen Oliver and Tom Vaughan,  Haunting of the Queen Mary promises a gripping plot. The film is brought to life through the collective efforts of producers Brett Matthew Tomberlin from Imagination Design Works, Thorsten Schumacher from Rocket Science, Lars Sylvest, Nigel Sinclair, and Nicholas Ferrall from White Horse Pictures – the team behind The Woman in Black – and Mali Elfman.

Haunting of the Queen Mary | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical
Adding to the film, Haunting of the Queen Mary was shot aboard the actual Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Once an opulent ocean-liner, it now stands encased in concrete, serving as a luxury hotel and tourist attraction. With a rich history of renowned guests, the HMS Queen Mary is now equally renowned for being “One of the World’s Most Haunted Places” according to Time Magazine. Countless visitors have reported ghost sightings and eerie visions in its rooms and on its decks, making it a perfect setting for the spine-tingling paranormal happenings depicted on the silver screen.

The film makes its grand debut on August 18, 2023.

 

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Norman Gidney is a nearly lifelong horror fan. Beginning his love for the scare at the age of 5 by watching John Carpenter's Halloween, he set out on a quest to share his passion for all things spooky with the rest of the world.