Nowadays, marine creature horror movies more often tend to veer towards sharks, cephalopods, or a mix of both (looking at the Sharktopus franchise) for the nemesis of the narrative, completely overlooking much of the mythological or folklore-oriented possibilities the deep blue offers. In that context, Bad Fish deserves props for trying to do something with the legends of mermaids, as the movie tries to project a much more nefarious, monstrous side of the creatures of myth—contrary to their established, more popular conception as benevolent creatures. Additionally, the sprawling Oregon coastline adds to the enchanting beauty, which acts as the perfect backdrop to the narrative itself. However, the unwillingness on the makers’ part to explore a potentially intriguing creature lore, the off-putting execution, and the bad acting are some of the major drawbacks that ruin the overall experience.
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Killer From Submarine Depths
Bad Fish opens with a woman...
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Killer From Submarine Depths
Bad Fish opens with a woman...
- 9/12/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
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