The Lure

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SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch May 17 The Lure is a foreign horror film that, when I first heard about it, had me anticipating something akin to classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, or Terrifier. Instead, I was met with an unexpected twist: a musical featuring two mermaid sisters who vie for the affection of the same man. The catch? He’s not interested in them because they’re, well, fish. Throughout the film, the mermaids are depicted as alluring yet are mostly nude, and a bizarre element sees their anatomy altered, with their private parts appearing on a fence whenever they emerge from the water. One particularly unsettling scene involves an elderly man taking liberties with one of them. The film also features strange moments when the sisters are in human form, resembling Barbie dolls with exaggerated proportions but lacking any realistic anatomy. Despite the mixed reviews, both critics and audiences seem to have rated it highly, leading me to believe that many viewers are indulging their own fantasies rather than assessing the film’s artistic merit. I refuse to be one of those viewers, as I find that perspective quite troubling. Ultimately, this film misses the mark. It doesn’t belong in the horror genre, aside from a few minor murders scattered throughout. At its core, it's primarily about the fantasy of interacting with a mermaid. While the production quality is decent, it still feels somewhat dated, and the direction is passable at best. In summary, this film simply doesn’t deliver and falls flat as a horror experience. See more Skirunr S @RT91525988 02/12/2025 Bizarre film is an understatement. The script removes you from your comfort zone and plops you in a straight jacket chair of uncomfortable mesmerizing amazement. The musical score is an enchanting dare to succumb to the madness and forget this is a musical. See more Chrissy C @RT09801782 01/11/2025 Incredible music, acting, choreography, special effects. And yes, I know what you’re wondering. And yes!! there is fish sex!! so grab some popcorn and get ready to lick some scaley fish tail!! See more Kitkat M @RT45631878 09/02/2024 I gave half a star because we can't vote zero. What a trolling movie. Did they even try? See more Ted C @RT13659009 04/30/2024 the songs explain the plot all kinds of people dancing in this movie See more Logan D @Greynomad38 11/05/2023 Two mermaids convince a band to allow them to sing. If you desire a teen romance/horror/sexually charged/fantasy musical, I've found your film! This defies categorizing by being unique. I loved the design of the mermaid tales and the fact they portray mermaids accurately. They aren't nice. They're monsters. A zany fun film with some gore tossed in the mix. Recommended See more Read all reviews

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