LoveInHell Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) I recently watched a movie called “Ghost Ship” which was released in 2002. I believe Man of Medan was GREATLY based on this film. I don’t think many people know this so I’d like to share it with you guys. The developers said their game was only based of an old urban legend about a ship, called the SS Ourang Medan. It sunk cause of an explosion and bodies were found with “twisted” faces as if they saw something and died from fear. The movie “Ghost Ship” was based on a real story of a ship, called the SS Andrea Doria. The ship collapsed into another ship, causing the gas tanks to tear and it started sinking and was completely under water after 11 hours. Now, after watching this movie I saw so many similarities, I mean really, SO MANY! It looks like Man of Medan copied Ghost Ship but just not enough to avoid copyrights. (?) - I have no clue to what extend copyrights works but it seems logical to me. Its like a mix from the urban legend and the movie. So if you guys are curious to see a movie just like this game, you should definitely watch it! Edited September 14, 2021 by LoveInHell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulqarmessi Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 1:17 AM, LoveInHell said: I recently watched a movie called “Ghost Ship” which was released in 2002. I believe Man of Medan was GREATLY based on this film. I don’t think many people know this so I’d like to share it with you guys. The developers said their game was only based of an old urban legend about a ship, called the SS Ourang Medan. It sunk cause of an explosion and bodies were found with “twisted” faces as if they saw something and died from fear. The movie “Ghost Ship” was based on a real story of a ship, called the SS Andrea Doria. The ship collapsed into another ship, causing the gas tanks to tear and it started sinking and was completely under water after 11 hours. Now, after watching this movie I saw so many similarities, I mean really, SO MANY! It looks like Man of Medan copied Ghost Ship but just not enough to avoid copyrights. (?) - I have no clue to what extend copyrights works but it seems logical to me. Its like a mix from the urban legend and the movie. So if you guys are curious to see a movie just like this game, you should definitely watch it! Yeah I watched the movie it's a crap movie don't like it at all, but game is fun and enjoyable ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyZulu109 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Its actually based on a true story. but might have somethings in common with the movie like you said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraezr Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Ghost Ship was the first thing I thought of back when I first learned of 'Man of Medan', when this game was still in its marketing phase. The premise, the trailer reminded me of the movie though not to the point that I suspected blatant copying. I also haven't played the game because Unreal Engine 4 felt like a visual-downgrade, coming from the Decima Engine used in Until Dawn. Edited January 7, 2021 by Eraezr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hittheroadbucky Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I love the film ghost ship! One of the trophies names actually make reference to the film, even if the actual plot is based on a true story ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealightbreeze Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 It's NOT based off of the movie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da-Noob123 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Wow it has been 19 years since Ghost Ship came out!? I really enjoyed it as I recall and that opening scene with the wire, still one of the best openings I have ever seen. Gushing aside, there a definite themes that influenced Man of Medan IMO but it was not based off it. Now I really want to watch it again, been probably a decade since I last saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveInHell Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 18/08/2021 at 2:31 PM, sealightbreeze said: It's NOT based off of the movie. Inspired by then. (?) I chose the wrong words when starting this forum thread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealightbreeze Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 18 hours ago, LoveInHell said: Inspired by then. (?) I chose the wrong words when starting this forum thread. Yes. Inspired by. Definitely not based off of though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quink666 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) The wiki is a lot more entertaining than Ghost Ship imo. You should give it a read https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ourang_Medan. It’s most likely not a true story like some have said in this thread. There is a lot of skepticism if it is true or not (also mentioned in the wiki) I watched Ghost Ship back in the day when it was new and all I remember was titties. Might have been because I was a teenager back then ? Edited September 14, 2021 by Quink666 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantes_994 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Loving the game so far and that movie was crap and I doubt they copied anything from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebit10 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 8:21 AM, Quink666 said: The wiki is a lot more entertaining than Ghost Ship imo. You should give it a read https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ourang_Medan. It’s most likely not a true story like some have said in this thread. There is a lot of skepticism if it is true or not (also mentioned in the wiki) I watched Ghost Ship back in the day when it was new and all I remember was titties. Might have been because I was a teenager back then Thanks for sharing that Wiki. It was an interesting read. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Sara-X Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 As many have said here, I too believe its greatly inspired by Ghost Ship. It was my first thoughts when Oslon (may have gotten his name wrong) sees the ship through the storm! The trophy for completing Movie night is a definite nod towards the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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