The Lure

In 1980s Warsaw, two young mermaid sisters emerge from the Vistula River and are drawn into the glittering, decadent world of a nightclub. While one mermaid falls for a musician and longs to become human, the other embraces her predatory nature. Their otherworldly existence clashes with the realities of love, loss, and the darker side of human desire.

The Lure garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique blend of genres, bold visual style, and unconventional storytelling. It was praised as a fresh, audacious take on the mermaid myth, often described as a cult classic in the making. While its eclectic nature may not appeal to all viewers, its originality and artistic merit were widely recognized.

• A wildly original and visually stunning musical horror film.

• Bold, bizarre, and utterly captivating.

• A genre-bending fairy tale with a punk-rock attitude.

Google audience: Viewers found 'The Lure' to be a highly original and visually striking film, appreciating its unique musical numbers and dark fairytale elements. Some noted its unconventional plot and surreal atmosphere, which made it a memorable, albeit unusual, viewing experience.

Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Dramatic Competition) and the Audience Award at the Fantasia International Film Festival.

The film was inspired by a Polish children's television show from the 1970s called 'Sing, Ning, Sing', which featured two singing mermaids.