Some Netflix viewers have warned that certain people should avoid tuning into the film

Viewers claim it is scarier than most horror movies(Image: Netflix )

Viewers admit that the film is scarier than most horror movies.

An ‘absolutely heartbreaking’ disaster documentary just released on Netflix shows nearly everyone’s worst nightmare unfold over one fateful night. Shipwrecked: Nightmare At Sea is now available to stream on the platform from today (July 10).

According to its synopsis, the film includes never-before-seen footage and survivor accounts that trace the ultimate fate of the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia and the disaster that ensued, in what is designed to be an immersive watch.

The vessel was the longest of its kind in Italy when it launched back in 2005 at 290 metres long. However it would become remembered as being involved in the biggest cruise disaster since the Titanic in 2012.

What was supposed to be a memorable vacation for more than 3,200 passengers, with a crew of 1,023 people, became unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. As survivors admit in the film, they lived through the worst nightmare of anyone planning this kind of holiday.

Netflix’s new documentary about the incident shows how events unfolded. This includes the chaotic rescue mission and role of the captain. Unfortunately, 32 people died in the incident.

It tells events that is every holidaymakers’ worst nightmare(Image: Netflix )

While described by the streamer as a ‘disaster documentary’, it is also considered in the genre of true crime documentary. This is largely due to the outcome of the tragedy.

With the title only just being made available, not many reviews by critics or fans have been published at the time of writing. However there are some who have watched it already and shared their thoughts online.

One reviewer claimed it “is a true crime disaster documentary. It is extremely well-made and absolutely heartbreaking. From the first-hand accounts of the event to the footage, you’ll feel like you were there.”

They go on to explain: “The people interviewed include many passengers, who speak very honestly about the brutal experience and how it affected them in the years that followed. Also, we hear from crew members, including a chef, a dancer, and the Costa Concordia hotel manager.

“It is more terrifying than most horror movies. Also, it’s impossible not to feel their dread and fear. Both from hearing them describe the events and from what was caught on camera. The fear and horror are palpable.”

The film includes interviews with passengers and crew who survived(Image: Netflix )

However, they do warn: “I would say that you should probably skip this if you have a cruise ship trip planned.”

Someone else summarised: “Until now, the July catalogue of Netflix original documentaries has been busy spotlighting true-crimes involving the worst-reputed next-door neighbours and historical events that shaped and changed nations forever.

“With Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, viewers are about to confront one of the most rattling maritime tragedies of recent memory that scarred thousands, physically and psychologically.”

Shipwrecked: Nightmare At Sea is streaming on Netflix.