The Last Voyage Of The Demeter: Stephen King’s Throat-Ripping Good Time Resurfaces On Netflix

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Despite initially failing in theaters three years ago, The Last Voyage of The Demeter is now gaining popularity on Netflix. Stephen King, a highly influential author, has been sharing his favorite films and shows online, and he recently called the movie a “throat-ripping good time.”

Guillermo del Toro, the director of films like Pan’s Labyrinth and Nightmare Alley, also gave the supernatural horror film a thumbs-up, complimenting its visuals and unique style. While it didn’t make a huge splash when it came out in August 2023, the movie is now finding a new audience and gaining popularity.

Netflix’s The Last Voyage of the Demeter is gaining popularity around the world, currently ranking among the top 10 most-watched films in many countries. As of January 5th, it’s the #2 movie in places like Chile, Colombia, Honduras, and Mexico, and it’s actually the most popular movie in Jamaica and the Bahamas.

Currently, you can’t stream The Last Voyage of the Demeter in the U.S., but it’s available to rent or buy digitally. You can also find physical copies on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and an Ultra HD Blu-ray version is available from Shout! Studios.

This two-hour movie from Universal Pictures tells the story of the Demeter, a ship from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The film follows the ship’s journey as it carries crates to London, and the terrifying experiences of the crew who are stalked by a mysterious and dangerous presence each night while battling the perils of the sea.

Corey Hawkins stars as Clemens, a doctor on board the Voyage of Demeter, alongside Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian, Jon Jon Briones, Stefan Kapičić, Nikolai Nikolaeff, and Javier Botet. Unfortunately, the film didn’t perform well in theaters, earning only $21.8 million despite costing $45 million to make.

Okay, so I’ve been following the buzz around The Last Voyage of Demeter, and honestly, the reviews are…underwhelming. It seems like Dracula movies just aren’t hitting it out of the park lately. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 50% based on over 200 reviews. Critics liked that it tried something new with the Dracula story, but a lot of them thought the movie just didn’t quite work – the pacing felt off, and it didn’t fully deliver. The good news is, audiences seem to be enjoying it more, giving it a 73% rating, which is a definite improvement!

Despite its flaws, King’s positive comments suggest that The Last Voyage of Demeter has some appealing qualities. The film, written by Bragi F. Schut Jr. and Zak Olkewicz, successfully delivers on the horror aspects and boasts strong acting. It feels like a movie that could eventually gain a dedicated following.

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2026-01-05 19:18