The Mermaid: Lake of the Dead is a Russian supernatural horror film directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevsky. The film delves into Slavic mythology, focusing on a deadly water spirit that haunts a lake, offering a mix of folklore and supernatural horror. It combines eerie visuals with a tragic love story, creating a haunting atmosphere that plays on themes of obsession, curse, and the destructive power of vengeance.
Plot Summary:
The story follows Roman (Efim Petrunin), a young man who is about to get married to his fiancée Marina (Viktoriya Agalakova). However, everything changes when Roman encounters a mysterious woman at a remote lake during his bachelor party. This woman turns out to be a Rusalka (a Slavic water spirit), a vengeful mermaid who drags her victims into the lake and traps their souls.
After this encounter, Roman begins to exhibit strange behavior, falling under the mermaid’s curse. He becomes obsessed with the creature, haunted by terrifying visions, and starts distancing himself from Marina. As the curse tightens its grip on Roman, his health deteriorates, and it becomes clear that the mermaid wants him for herself.
Marina, determined to save her fiancé, enlists the help of Roman’s father, who had a similar encounter with the mermaid years ago. Together, they must confront the malevolent spirit, uncover the dark history of the lake, and break the curse before Roman is lost forever.
