The Little Mermaid

2024

Horror

7
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 100%
IMDb Rating 3.5/10 10 386 386

Director

Leigh Scott Photo
Leigh Scott

Top cast

Thomas Downey Photo
Thomas Downey as Old Gregg
Mike Markoff Photo
Mike Markoff as Dr. Eric Prince
Jeff Denton Photo
Jeff Denton as Ferdinand Ashley
Lydia Helen Photo
Lydia Helen as Aurora Bey
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816.15 MB
1280*536
English 2.0
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 10
1.64 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 19

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 3 / 10

It's not as bad as you think

The horror adaptation of The Little Mermaid is one of those surprising genre experiments that isn't great by any means, but manages to hold your attention long enough to earn a cautious recommendation. It's a film that plays with the idea of myth turned monstrous-taking the familiar fairytale and twisting it into a darker, bloodier reflection of the original lore. While it stumbles often, especially in performance and tone, there's enough creativity in the concept to make it worth at least one viewing.The screenplay takes a bold approach by discarding the traditional Disney magic and diving headfirst into the more sinister origins of mermaid mythology. Instead of a naïve, wide-eyed princess longing for love, this version introduces Aurora-an alluring, predatory mermaid who surfaces on land not for romance, but for revenge and survival. The film leans into the ancient sailor myths of sirens who seduce and destroy men, giving the familiar narrative an eerie, unsettling edge. It's a premise that works better in theory than execution, but it's refreshing to see a filmmaker finally embrace the horror potential of such a story.Aurora, portrayed by an actress whose low, raspy tone often feels mismatched to the role, delivers a performance that's more monotone than menacing. Her dialogue lacks range, which makes it difficult to fully buy into her character's manipulative charm. She's supposed to be seductive and disarming, but instead comes across as distant and flat. A touch more energy or emotional contrast could've made her much more compelling, especially in a film where her voice and expression are the main weapons of the narrative.One of the film's more clever creative choices is the reworking of familiar names and archetypes. Instead of Prince Eric, we get Eric Prince, an archaeologist leading an underwater excavation that inadvertently awakens Aurora. Sebastian isn't a talking crab but rather a human character-one who becomes possessed by the mermaid's influence, functioning as a bridge between the human world and her dark oceanic realm. These references toe the line between homage and parody, but they give fans of the classic tale something to latch onto while keeping the tone grounded in horror.Visually, the film has a lot going for it. The underwater cinematography is moody and atmospheric, with some surprisingly strong practical effects for what's clearly a modest budget. The creature design, particularly during the transformation scenes, is imaginative and appropriately grotesque-just enough to make you wish the rest of the movie had been as daring as its visuals. The archaeological dig setting also adds a nice layer of mystery, allowing the story to unfold like a supernatural discovery rather than a fairytale retelling.Ultimately, The Little Mermaid horror adaptation lands somewhere between curiosity and cult potential. It's not polished, and it's not something most people will rush to rewatch, but it's different enough to stand out amid the sea of formulaic horror releases. The mythology, atmosphere, and moments of creative spark make it worth at least a casual watch, even if the execution doesn't quite match the ambition. For horror fans and fairytale enthusiasts alike, it's one of those "check it out once" kind of movies-you won't regret watching it, but you probably won't be haunted by it either.
Reviewed by paul_m_haakonsen 5 / 10

A very different tale on the classic H.C. Andersen tale...

Initially when I stumbled upon this movie, I was about to skip on it, given it's title. But I stopped and read the synopsis, and must say that I was somewhat intrigued, and opted to check out the movie.Writer Leigh Scott took on a very liberal approach on the classic H. C. Andersen tale, but I will say that throwing in the Lovecraftian element was definitely quite a risk and gamble to take. I enjoyed the fact that writer Leigh Scott opted to twist the tale with some cosmic horror. The narrative was watchable, though it was hardly an outstanding viewing experience, and there are far better Lovecraftian movies out there.I was not familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, but I found the acting performances to be good. They had a good cast ensemble, and I actually enjoy watching new and unfamiliar talents on the screen whenever I watch a movie.The special effects in the movie were fair. Nothing grand or extraordinary, but actually fair what what they were.While the movie was watchable, it is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.My rating of writer and director Leigh Scott's 2024 movie "The Little Mermaid" lands on a five out of ten stars.
Reviewed by tauraq 4 / 10

It was okay except

I could not buy into the so-called archaeologist when he came across like a mash-up of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever and Don Johnson's Sonny Crockett of Miami Vice. It was exceptionally ridiculous on the first lunch date with the Mermaid and he shows up looking like a college jock and not a studious professor. And his voice was like fingernails across a chalk board, so I muted most of his conversation..I liked the ending and it included getting rid of the worst actor in the bunch, so I returned two of the three stars I deducted for the cornball hamfisted cheesfest eric prince portrayal I had to contend with.I easy one time watch once you get past the cheese. 4 out of 10.
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