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Night Tide
Dennis Hopper is on shore leave when he falls for a woman who performs as a mermaid, in this cult classic from Curtis Harrington.
Director: Curtis Harrington
Overview
A young US Navy sailor, Johnny Drake, is on shore leave in a small seaside town. While exploring the boardwalk, he meets Mora, a mysterious woman who performs as a mermaid in a sideshow attraction. As Johnny gets closer to Mora and learns of her tragic past, he begins to question whether she might be a mythical siren luring men to their doom or merely a troubled soul.
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