THE MERMAID: LAKE OF THE DEAD (2018)
THE MERMAID: LAKE OF THE DEAD (2018)
โ Beauty Lures. Death Follows.
Prepare to be pulled into the depths of supernatural terror with The Mermaid: Lake of the Dead, a haunting Russian horror film directed by Svyatoslav Podgayevskiy. Blending ancient folklore with modern dread, this chilling tale reimagines the mermaid myth into something truly nightmarish.
The StoryWhen Irina, a young woman on the brink of happiness, becomes cursed by a vengeful mermaid, her life spirals into darkness. The mermaid โ a tragic spirit drowned by betrayal โ drags Irina into a cursed bond that blurs the line between love and possession. As Irina fights to resist the pull of the lakeโs deadly spell, secrets buried beneath the surface begin to rise โ and no one is safe.
Why It Grips YouEerie underwater sequences filled with ghostly skeletons, submerged ruins, and ancient evil
A visually stunning atmosphere โ cold, misty, and saturated with dread
A mermaid unlike any other: not a siren of the sea, but a monster born of sorrow and wrath
Elements of romantic tragedy and folkloric horror, perfectly woven into a modern thriller
Though it builds slowly, the filmโs unsettling tension, mythological roots, and powerful visuals make it a standout for fans of psychological horror and supernatural legends.
Rating: A dark fairytale laced with fear โ mesmerizing, malevolent, and impossible to forget.
