Lionsgate Drops Chilling ‘R’ Rated ‘The Little Mermaid’ Horror Trailer

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 Eric with a dire choice between true love and the annihilation of humanity.

The film promises a blend of language, violence, and nudity, earning it an ‘R’ rating. Lionsgate teases that in this adaptation, beauty is both misleading and menacing.

Starring in this underwater horror are Mike Markoff, Jeff Denton, Samuel Selman, Sean Michael Argo, Winston Crooke, Steven Yniguez, Manon Laurent, and Lydia Helen.

This ensemble cast is set to bring the dark waters to life in an unforgettable rendition of ‘The Little Mermaid’, which, despite sharing its name, is not affiliated with the Disney version.

With the original 1837 story now in the public domain, it opens the floodgates for filmmakers to explore and reinterpret the narrative without restraint.

This upcoming film is sure to captivate those who love a good fright intertwined with familiar folklore, making ‘The Little Mermaid’ a must-watch as it reimagines the boundaries of horror.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!