Night Tide

"Night Tide" (1961) is a mystery thriller directed by Curtis Harrington. The film centers a young sailor named Johnny Drake who becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman named Mora, whom he meets at a seaside carnival. However, as Johnny becomes more involved with Mora, he begins to uncover dark secrets about her and the strange world she is a part of.

Johnny soon learns that Mora believes she is a mermaid, and that her previous two lovers mysteriously died under suspicious circumstances. Despite warnings from his friends and a local fortune teller, Johnny continues to pursue a romantic relationship with Mora, unable to resist her enchanting allure. When their relationship deepens, Johnny becomes increasingly drawn into a web of intrigue and danger.

Haunted by visions and strange occurrences, Johnny must confront his own beliefs and the truth about Mora's identity. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes entangled in a sinister plot that threatens not only his own life but also Mora's existence.

"Night Tide" makes use of the atmospheric black-and-white cinematography and haunting scores to create a sense of eerie tension and mystery throughout. Throughout Johnny's dark adventure into the treacherous waters of love and the supernatural, the story takes unexpected twists and turns, leading to a suspenseful climax that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Release: 1961

Stars: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%