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Mermaid

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Doug is an awkward Florida drug addict. Divorced and alone, he shares custody of his young daughter with his ex. Doug's reeling from losing his job at a local strip club, where he takes care of the fish in the aquarium. Things are beyond bleak -- so Doug zips his boat out into the Gulf to end the pain of his reality. But at his lowest point, he discovers an injured Mermaid creature clinging to life. For Doug, it's a sign from the Universe -- so he brings her home, gives her shelter in his tub and begins to nurse her back to health. He even names her Destiny. As their rapport blossoms, word of his secret gets out and he is forced to protect his new friend by any means necessary.

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Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Mar 25
In the end, “Mermaid” is more a promising first effort than a fully satisfying experience. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 2
B
No mermaid pic has ever looked so weird. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Mar 31
3/5
The film hangs on Pemberton’s performance, and he imbues Doug with a sweetness that makes us feel for him despite his deeply misguided actions. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Mar 24
3.5/5
In the resulting darkly comedic horror thriller, "Mermaid," audiences are invited to discover such a person and what they do when the unexpected happens and why it can only go down this way in Florida. Go to Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Mar 21
One of a kind, Mermaid is a strange fusion of crime thriller and surrealist comedy and you can't ignore the sheer audacity at play and not admire this funky amalgamation. For those who get on its wavelength, there’s nothing else quite like it. Go to Full Review Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful Mar 20
4/5
If it sometimes seems like Destiny mocks you at every turn, Mermaid—much like its titular character—is likely to seduce you with its peculiar yet singular and undeniably intriguing charms. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Tyler Cornack

Director

Johnny Pemberton

Actor

Avery Potemri

Actor

Kevin Nealon

Actor

Kirk Fox

Actor

Tom Arnold

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Movie Info

Synopsis Doug is an awkward Florida drug addict. Divorced and alone, he shares custody of his young daughter with his ex. Doug's reeling from losing his job at a local strip club, where he takes care of the fish in the aquarium. Things are beyond bleak -- so Doug zips his boat out into the Gulf to end the pain of his reality. But at his lowest point, he discovers an injured Mermaid creature clinging to life. For Doug, it's a sign from the Universe -- so he brings her home, gives her shelter in his tub and begins to nurse her back to health. He even names her Destiny. As their rapport blossoms, word of his secret gets out and he is forced to protect his new friend by any means necessary.
Director
Tyler Cornack
Producer
Daniel Brandt, Dane Eckerle, Cole Eckerle
Screenwriter
Tyler Cornack
Production Co
Bad Grey
Genre
Action, Comedy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m