10 Brutal Horror Movie Openings Nobody Saw Coming

10. A Killer Party - Ghost Ship

You all knew this one was coming, but it's just so shocking and iconic that there was no way we couldn't include this.

First impressions of Ghost Ship's opening would lead you to believe you're watching an Old Hollywood-style film, complete with lavish costumes, sets, and music. Everything seems completely serene and wholesome, as an elderly man takes a young girl by the hand and they begin dancing to the band performing on stage.

Said loveliness is soon thrown overboard however when out of nowhere, a steel wire comes loose from its spool and whips itself across the dance floor, slicing up every guest in attendance. All aside from the little girl, who is just simply too short to be in the wire's death radius. All she can do is watch is watch as those around her bleed to death whilst trying to recover their missing body parts.

It's without question the reason why most people even remember Ghost Ship, as it's such a hard-left turn for the film to take, given how serene and calm the first couple of minutes are. It's just a shame that the rest of the film doesn't quite manage to live up to the iconic opening.