Mamula (2014)

Two young American women go on a Mediterranean vacation and uncover the watery lair of a killer mermaid hidden beneath an abandoned military fortress. What was once a carefree adventure becomes a deadly fight for survival.

Director:

Milan Todorovic

Writers:

Marko Backovic (story), Barry Keating (screenplay)

Stars:

Kristina Klebe, Franco Nero, Natalie Burn

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristina Klebe	...	Kelly
Franco Nero	...	Niko
Natalie Burn	...	Lucy
Dragan Micanovic	...	Boban
Miodrag 'Miki' Krstovic	...	The Guardian (as Miodrag Krstovic)
Slobodan Stefanovic	...	Alex
Sofija Rajovic	...	Yasmin
Zorana Kostic Obradovic	...	Scylla the Nymph
Jelena Rakocevic	...	Ana
Janko Cekic	...	Sergej
Miki Peric	...	Mickey Backpacker
Milena Predic	...	Bar Owner
Mina Sablic	...	The Creature
Zarko Dudic	...	Rose Local
Slobodan Jocic	...	Rose Local

Storyline

Two American girls travel to Montenegro on vacation to visit an old friend. While they're there they decide to venture to Mamula, an abandoned military fortress located on a remote island. During their exploration of the fortress they discover that they are not alone. Someone else is on the island with them and he will stop at nothing to protect it's secrets. There is a darkness hidden beneath the island and the terror has just begun.

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Plot Keywords:

island | mermaid | american | gore | seduction | 

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Taglines:

Mysterious. Irresistible. Deadly.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Serbia Montenegro

Language:

English Serbian

Release Date:

1 May 2014 (Serbia)

Also Known As:

Dark Sea

Filming Locations:

Rose, Montenegro

Company Credits

Production Co:

Viktorija Film, Talking Wolf Productions, Jerry Catering Service

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Stereo DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

[All trivia items for this title are spoilers.]

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Quotes

Niko: Something is wrong.
Kelly: What is it?
Niko: Her sisters are coming for vengeance.
Kelly: I am not ready to die.
Niko: Living as a slave, like him, is a worse fate than death. Maybe we'll all die, but at least we'll kill all those monsters, one by one! Starting with you!

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Connections

References I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

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Soundtracks

Dark Sea Adventure
Written by Vera Sablic
Performed by Omny Style

User Reviews

Does what it says on the fantasy horror tin

On a picturesque holiday a group of old old and new friends take a trip to an off limit island and find something thought to be of only fantasy.

With a skimpy dressed cast in amongst the nice scenery and locations there's blood filled impalement, beheading, hacking, stabbings and a creepy Mermaid. Nymph is a strong horror entry especially during it's atmospheric night segments as men are enticed by the sounds of the mermaid. The interesting aged Montenegero locations add a different look and feel to the proceedings. At times reminiscent of Dagon, to director Milan Todorovic's credit it sets the scene with an early killing, then builds up to a claret finale while taking a leaf out of Jaws (1975) book by keeping the 'monster' unseen until the final act.

Played straight, the actress Zorana Kostic Obradovic and Mina Sablic's mermaid steal the show, second to Miodrag Krstovic, a Castro lookalike protagonist and of course there's Franco Nero in a fitting role as Niko- an old salty sea dog amongst the easy on the eye cast including the notable Natalie Burn, Sofija Rajovic and Kristina Klebe. Yes some cast members sometimes struggle with the English dialogue, accents and the editing and pacing at times is a little off but it adds to the quirky off beat charm that Nymph/Mamula/Killer Mermaid posses.

Overall, this Euro part horror mystery, part slasher flick and campfire tale does what it says on the fantasy horror tin. Entertaining.