The Mermaid: Lake of the Dead
Русалка. Озеро мертвых
An evil Mermaid falls in love with Marina's fiancé Roman and aims to keep him away from Marina in her Kingdom of Death under water. The Mermaid is a young woman who drowned a few centuries ago. Marina only has one week to overcome her fear of the dark water, to remain human in the deathly fight with the monsters and not to become one herself.
Why it matters
A chilling plunge into Slavic folklore where myth meets body horror beneath icy waters.
- A rare dive into Eastern European mermaid mythology, blending supernatural romance with aquatic terror.
- Practical effects and underwater sequences build genuine dread around drowning and transformation fears.
- For fans of folk horror and creature features who crave regional flavor beyond the usual Western tropes.
- Carries an oppressive atmosphere of isolation and decay, making water itself a menacing force.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
43
Survival
66
