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It’s embarrassing to even call “The Little Mermaid” (2024) a film. It’s as bad, lazy and sloppy as it can get, reducing characters to stock, vapid types. There’s no attempt to make the delivery arch and camp, even though there’s so much scope here. Leigh Scott has written and directed a film that’s a travesty across the board, the juvenile writing exacerbated by the silliest performances. There’s no redeeming value to be found, only an endless barrage of the most ridiculous scenes that strain your endurance, push the very tether of what you can accept to watch.

Rarely has the trope of the vicious, seductive mermaid poised to kill been so deathly boring. The sinister edge appears forced and crashing in its doling out of stupidities. What could have been fun only comes off as amateurish and unbearably harebrained. It’s as if the makers...

In The Little Mermaid, Leigh Scott transforms the classic fairytale from Disney’s family-friendly narrative to an unsettling R-rated horror story.

The film unfolds on a Caribbean island, where supernatural elements depart from the original’s innocence, dragging the mermaid myth into darker territories. This version draws from Caribbean folklore and Lovecraftian themes, reimagining the mermaid as a malevolent force.

The island setting critically shapes the narrative, placing it between traditional storytelling and modern horror. Supernatural and psychological aspects aim to create tension, yet the film’s slow rhythm often diminishes its ability to shock viewers. Brief glimpses suggest a larger mythology, but the story struggles to weave these cultural threads into a unified whole.

Scott’s work explores a nuanced cultural landscape, attempting to merge traditional stories with global horror conventions. The film’s limited cultural exploration makes it feel like an incomplete vision, leaving audiences pondering the transformation...

It’s the final days before Christmas and since horror is the gift that keeps on giving, the genre is dropping a small handful of final releases down the chimney before the end of the year.

Here’s all the new horror released December 16 – December 22, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

First up is the psychological horror movie Listen Carefully from director Ryan Barton-Grimley (Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers), which hit VOD outlets this past Monday.

In the indie horror film, “When troubled assistant bank manager Andy McNeary’s baby daughter goes missing, he must follow the instructions of a mysterious voice on the other end of a baby monitor to save her before she disappears and his life is ruined forever.”

Ryan Barton-Grimley stars alongside co-star/producer Simone Barton-Grimley (Elijah’s Ashes) and co-star/producer Ari Schneider.

The filmmaking team for Listen Carefully...

The Little Mermaid: A Public Domain Tale Takes a Dark Turn Did you know The Little Mermaid is a public domain story? Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is free for anyone to adapt, as long as their version doesn’t infringe on copyrighted elements, like Disney’s Ariel. That’s why we’ve seen other interpretations, such as the 1980s anime where the mermaid is named Marina. This December 17, Lionsgate will release their own adaptation of The Little Mermaid, and trust me, this one won’t leave you feeling kissed by the sea breeze. In this chilling reimagining, the titular mermaid, named Aurora, isn’t just a mermaid—she’s a siren. Sirens, often seen as the vampires of the sea, lure sailors with their beauty and angelic voices before devouring them. With a plot this dark, part of your world becomes part of her menu. For Those Seeking...

"Are you accusing my new girlfriend of being a mermaid?" Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for a public domain B-movie horror creation called The Little Mermaid, yes a dark and gritty horror take on this classic story. Don't forget The Little Mermaid is originally based on Hans Christian Andersen's story from his book, it's not a Disney creation. This new take is from the same director of Transmorphers, The Witches of Oz, and Piranha Sharks. Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean island – proof of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society. While his dig is in progress, he meets the mysterious and beautiful Aurora Bey and falls in love with her, only to discover she's really a mermaid. This features Mike Markoff, Jeff Denton, Samuel Selman, Sean-Michael Argo, Winston Crooke, Steven Yniguez, Manon Laurent, and Lydia Helen as the mermaid Aurora. This is...

Something tells us this particular take on The Little Mermaid won't be belting out "Part of Your World" and cavorting with Sebastian and her other aquatic pals "Under the Sea."

Continuing the recent trend of re-adapting Disney favorites such as Winnie-The-Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio and Bambi for the horror genre, a new adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale is on the way from Lionsgate's Msr Media International and Grindstone Entertainment, and the first full trailer is now online (via Bloody Disgusting).

First published in 1837, Anderson's original story was significantly darker than the Disney animated version and the more recent live-action remake, but turning Ariel (here named Aurora) into a flesh-eating monster might be taking things a bit too far!

This version of the titular mermaid is a member of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society that's unearthed during an archaeological expedition.

According to the official synopsis, "Beauty...

In an exciting turn for fans of horror and classic fairy tales, Lionsgate is set to release a horror version of ‘The Little Mermaid’.

The film, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story, brings a chilling twist to the age-old tale and is scheduled for a digital release on December 17, 2024.

It’s another bold move following the trend of turning well-loved characters into figures of horror, with recent examples including Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse.

Directed by Leigh Scott, the movie titled ‘The Little Mermaid’ dives deep into a terrifying narrative where beauty merges with horror.

The plot unfolds with Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, and his students discovering an ancient pagan temple in the Caribbean’s depths.

The twist intensifies when Eric encounters a woman resembling a mermaid his team previously met at sea.

As their relationship grows, she draws him into her malevolent underwater realm, presenting...

Following in the wake of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse getting their own horror movies, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is the next to get its own “R” rated twist.

Lionsgate‘s horror movie The Little Mermaid will release on Digital outlets December 17, 2024.

The film is rated “R” for language, violence, and nudity. Lionsgate previews, “Beauty is deceiving and dangerous in this darkly fascinating twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale.”

In the upcoming horror movie from director Leigh Scott, “After archeologist Dr. Eric Prince and his students uncover an ancient pagan temple in the depths of the Caribbean, Eric falls for a mysterious woman who resembles a mermaid he and his team encountered at sea.

“As their relationship intensifies, she leads Eric deeper into her evil underwater world until he must choose between true love and the destruction of all humanity.”

Mike Markoff, Jeff Denton, Samuel Selman,...

A year after Disney released its remake in theaters, a new live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid is soon set to be released. However, this one is very, very different from Disney's takes on the classic Hans Christian Andersen story.

From Msr Media International, a horror version of The Little Mermaid is on the way, and it has had a trailer released. The film was shot in 2023 and doesn't yet have a release date, but with a trailer now available, its arrival can't be too far off. The trailer can be watched below.

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The synopsis for the movie reads, "Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean islandproof of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society.

While the 2023 Live-Action Remake of Disney’s 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid wasn’t a failure at the box office, it certainly caused quite an uproar. The first teaser trailer is currently the most disliked Hollywood trailer of all time on YouTube. Now the beloved classic is being reimagined by another studio, but this time following in the footsteps of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.

Simply titled The Little Mermaid, the film comes from the independent film studio Msr Media. The film seems to blend elements from the original story but set in the modern day. The film stars Lydia Helen, Mike Markoff and Jeff Denton and is currently set for a 2024 release. The Little Mermaid will also be Rated R for language, violence and brief nudity.

While the titular creature is called a “mermaid” it seemingly has more in common with a “siren” as those are more associated...

The trailer is released for a horror movie adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The new movie showcases an archaeologist named Eric Prince being seduced by a sinister mermaid. The movie is an adaptation of the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale rather than the 1989 Disney musical.

The trailer has arrived for a horror movie version of The Little Mermaid. The upcoming movie, which was directed by Leigh Scott and stars Lydia Helen, Mike Markoff, and Jeff Denton, is the latest project to capitalize on the recent trend of classic children's characters being transformed into horror movie villains. While quite a few of these, including Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Bambi: The Reckoning, are part of the interconnected franchise The Twisted Childhood Universe, others like the Grinch-inspired The Mean One and the new Mermaid, come from other studios and producers.

Msr Media International has shared the official trailer for their...

Imagine if the beautiful Ariel in Disney’s animated film The Little Mermaid had sharp teeth and human blood on her lips. Well, that’s exactly what the team behind The Little Mermaid thought when they came up with the concept of this film!

To make one more nostalgic film a traumatic event for the world, Msr Media recently released the trailer for their upcoming horror film. Based on the story by Hans Christen Andersen (the author behind The Little Mermaid), this horrific trailer is everything that Halle Bailey’s film wasn’t!

Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (2023) The Little Mermaid Is Now A Horrific R-rated film!

It was 2023 when the iconic film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released to average reviews. Based on the character of Pooh, the film was naturally a childhood-ruined moment for millions of people.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Following that trend,...

The Little Mermaid is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairytales. The story has been made popular by Disney’s 1989 animated feature, which altered a lot of the original story, and which also received a live-action remake in 2023, starring Halle Bailey. But, it seems that this was not the final live-action adaptation of the story, as Msr Media International is bringing us a live-action horror adaptation of Andersen’s story, which recently received its first trailer and poster.

We’re not sure that anyone wanted this, but the horrible slasher Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey opened the door for such endeavors, and based on the information we have, we’re in for a series of (probably bad) low-budget horror adaptations of beloved children’s tales that will satisfy only those with the strongest of stomachs and lowest of expectations.

As per the official site, the movie is currently in...

The latest batch of movie ratings decided upon by the Motion Picture Association ratings board were revealed today, with R ratings going to the likes of The Exorcism, The Strangers: Chapter 1, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga… and something a bit less expected. A new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen story The Little Mermaid is coming our way from Grindstone Entertainment Group, and it has earned an R rating for language, some violence and brief nudity. As it turns out, this is a horror take on The Little Mermaid that has been written and directed by Leigh Scott, whose previous credits include Frankenstein Reborn, The Beast of Bray Road, Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers, Hillside Cannibals, The Hitchhiker, Transmorphers, Flu Bird Horror, Dorothy and the Witches of Oz, and Piranha Sharks, among other things.

Msr Media International shares that Scott’s take on The Little Mermaid has the following synopsis: Dr.

Following in the wake of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse getting their own horror movies, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is the next to get the twisted treatment.

Originally published in 1837, the original tale of The Little Mermaid is now in the public domain, and Msr Media International presents their own horror version of the tale this year.

The Little Mermaid is being distributed by Grindstone Entertainment Group, and the film has officially been rated “R” this week for “Language, some violence and brief nudity.”

In the film from director Leigh Scott, “Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean island—proof of an ancient, advanced prehistoric society. While his dig is in progress, he meets the mysterious and beautiful Aurora Bey and falls in love. Her arrival coincides with several mermaid sightings and strange disappearances.

“When Eric’s friend and mentor,...