With the success of films like Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, it seems like no childhood classic is safe from getting a horror-themed re-imagining. Now a beloved Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale is getting its turn in the latest trend as, according to a recent report from Bloody Disgusting, an R-rated horror re-telling of The Little Mermaid is now on the way with its first official trailer.
Directed by Leigh Scott, the film centers on Dr. Eric Prince, an archaeologist, who makes the discovery that an ancient, advanced society once existed on a small island in the Caribbean. During his excavation, he soon encounters a mysterious woman named Aurora Bey, who he falls in love with. However, Eric’s friend, Dr. Ashley begins to discover that there is something more sinister to Aurora than what appears, and soon Eric will have to make the choice between listening to his friend or falling under the influence of an evil siren.
Lydia Helen stars in the film alongside Mike Markoff and Jeff Denton. The film is rated R for “language, some violence, and brief nudity,” following in the footsteps of other horror-themed fairy tale re-imaginings. The trailer certainly showcases the movie's R-rating, with Aurora, the film's evil titular mermaid, killing an onslaught of victims in order to gain the ability to walk on land. Definitely a far cry from Ariel’s journey in the original Disney classic.
Where Do You Know the Cast and Crew of 'The Little Mermaid'?
The film's director has worked on a number of films over the years, including directing other "reimagined" features like The Lost Girls, Dorothy and the Witches of Oz, Dracula's Curse, and Frankenstein Reborn. The cast is comprised of a lot of newcomers to the industry, including it's red-headed star Lydia Helen, who has primarily worked on short films. Wayne Gordon is perhaps the most notable member of the cast, though his role is currently unknown. Gordon is an accomplished voice actor who has had many notable roles in fan-favorite video games, including the recently released Dragon's Dogma II, and has appeared in hit series like Miracle Workers.
'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' Kicked Off a Trend
The recent trend of adapting childhood characters into nightmarish form is continuing to grow following the success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, which debuted in limited theaters last year and earned over $5 million at the box office. The movie would quickly receive a follow-up this year with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, this time featuring the appearance of Tigger, which saw similar success and better critical reception. It should come as no surprise that horror would eventually lead into this direction, especially when taking into consideration that popular characters like Annabelle and M3GAN similarly play off the idea of innocent images turned into blood-fueled nightmares.
0 Comments