Siren
Siren

Movie spotlight

Siren

2016
Movie
82 min
English

A bachelor party becomes a savage fight for survival when the groomsmen unwittingly unleash a fabled predator upon the festivities.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users54%
Director: Gregg BishopGenres: Horror, Thriller, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a bachelor party weekend in the Florida Keys discover a terrifying secret about a local legend. They become the prey of a beautiful and deadly mermaid who seeks revenge for the capture of her sister. As the creature's hunt intensifies, they must find a way to survive her relentless pursuit.

Critical Reception

Siren received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its creature design and atmospheric horror elements, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the scares and visual effects, but many finding it to be a standard creature feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique take on the mermaid myth and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and characters that fail to engage.

  • Visuals and creature effects are often highlighted as a positive aspect.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. While some appreciated the spooky atmosphere and the effectiveness of the siren creature, many felt the story lacked depth and relied on familiar horror tropes.

Fun Fact

The film 'Siren' is actually a spin-off of a popular episode of the anthology horror series 'V/H/S', specifically the segment titled 'Amateur Night'.

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