The Lure

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The Lure

Released Feb 1, 2017

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

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Two mermaid sisters become caught in a love triangle when they fall for the same man.

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Critics Consensus

The Lure adds a sexually charged, genre-defying twist to well-established mermaid lore, more than overpowering its flaws through sheer variety and wild ambition.

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Dahlia Balcazar

Bitch Media

It's got teen romance, misandry, cannibalism, and synchronized dancing - what's not to love?

Feb 17, 2021

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Britt Ashley

Bitch Media

I thought the movie did such a great job balancing the fantasy elements of the fairy tale with a grittier contemporary setting.

Feb 17, 2021

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

The Lure is one of those perverse, intense, facetious yet perfectly earnest films that never stops having a good time-although its relentlessness means that the viewer might feel inclined to bow out of the festivities every now and then.

Mar 8, 2018

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Giuseppe Sedia

Kino Mania

The Lure stands also as a cinematic act of love towards Poland’s capital city in the 1980s with its sparkling neon signs, lighthearted nightlife, and ability to knock back gallons of vodka in its best days.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 21, 2025

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

Half the fun of this full-blown choreographed musical is that you can't believe what you are seeing. The other half is watching Golden dispatch leering drunks.

Oct 15, 2022

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Megan Burbank

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Agnieszka Smoczyska's debut is original and beautiful, and it showcases powerful, charismatic women.

Oct 15, 2022

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Skirunr S

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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Chrissy C

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!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Kitkat M

I gave half a star because we can't vote zero. What a trolling movie. Did they even try?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Ted C

the songs explain the plot all kinds of people dancing in this movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Logan D

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Liz L

literally what is this movie? two mermaid sisters in a musical/horror movie where one wants to fuck a human? plus in a scene the sisters kiss??? this is not a good movie. it's not even a movie. it's just tits and a bunch of songs

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Synopsis

Two mermaid sisters become caught in a love triangle when they fall for the same man.

Director: Agnieszka Smoczynska
Producer: Włodzimierz Niderhaus
Screenwriter: Robert Bolesto
Distributor: Janus Films
Production Co: Platige Image, Telewizja Kino Polska , Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych (WFDiF)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Polish
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 1, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $98.8K
Runtime: 1h 32m

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