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A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 86%. Critics rate it 22 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 24m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 22 points higher than audiences do.
106 audience votes
Key crew
- Curtis HarringtonDirector
- Curtis HarringtonScreenplay
- David RaksinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dennis HopperJohnny Drake
- Linda LawsonMora
- Gavin MuirCapt. Samuel Murdock
- Luana AndersEllen Sands
- Marjorie EatonMadame Romanovitch
- Tom DillonMerry-Go-Round Operator
- H.E. WestLt. Henderson
- Marjorie CameronWater Witch
- ChainoHead Bongo Player
- Kirby AllanBongo player
- BarbetteMan Talking at Bar
- Danny BestTeen on Midway
Stills
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Themes
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