Night Tide (1961)

A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.

Released July 1, 1961 84 min 15+

Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

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