Based on a single chapter, the Captain's Log, from Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel “Dracula”, The Last Voyage of the Demeter takes place aboard a Russian schooner which is chartered to carry a private cargo of unmarked wooden crates, from Carpathia to London. The film details the strange events that befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a terrifying presence on board their ship. When it finally founders and wrecks near Whitby Harbour, the ship is found to be derelict. There is no trace of the crew. (IMDb synopsis)

After some research, it becomes clear that this film’s journey from concept to final release has neither been easy or straight forward. Numerous writers have tinkered with the script and multiple directors have been associated with the project over the last decade. The film was completed in 2021 and has been awaiting a cinematic release ever since. Such issues can often lead to a studio losing confidence in a film. However, The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a perfectly serviceable horror adventure, albeit one that owes a lot to Alien. Yet many horror films follow a pattern and explore common themes. Ultimately it comes down to providing a new perspective. The Last Voyage of the Demeter achieves this and offers an entertaining two hours. Is it perfect? No. Is it poorly made, dull and lacking in suspense? No. If you paid a lot to see it at the theatre then you may be a little underwhelmed. But as an evening’s scary home entertainment, it is fine.