Description
Amber and Mike review “Night Tide,” a movie from 1961 starring Dennis Hopper and directed by Curtis Harrington. A young sailor, Johnny, becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman named Mora. As their relationship develops, he discovers that Mora is associated with the legend of the mermaid who lures men to their death. Johnny becomes uncertain about Mora's true nature and intentions, leading to an exploration of love, myth, and the unknown. The film combines elements of psychological drama, romance, and supernatural mystery, creating an eerie experience that has gained a cult following.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ3ijKSAx3s
Title: Night Tide
Director: Curtis Harrington
IMDB Rating: 6.4 out of 10
Rating: Unrated
Content warnings: Abuse, kidnapping and abduction, mental illness and ableism, murder, nightmares about traumatic events, slut shaming
Hilarious tagline: “Temptress from the sea…loving…killing”
Notable actors: Dennis Hopper, who was also known for Blue Velvet and Waterworld. He had many film and TV credits before he did this movie.
5th Edition Character: The Sea Witch, a mermaid who is a were-octopus
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