Mermaid Down
Seen it?2019 | 91 min | Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A mermaid is ripped from the ocean by a fishing crew only to be tortured and to have her tail cut off. A seemingly helpful stranger intervenes, but then locks her away in an institution for mentally disturbed young women, where no one believes she is a mermaid. With no way out, she is forced to count on her survival instincts, and fight for her life at all costs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeffrey Grellman
- Alexandra BokovaThe Mermaid
- Meggan KaiserGhost
- Burt CulverDr. Beyer
- Michelle GallagherSandra
- Shepherd StevensonStanley
- Phillip Andre BotelloDr. Miller
- Cara BamfordSusan
- Drew MooreLawrence
- Eryn ReaCharlotte
- Jessica Honor CarletonNurse Margaret