Night Tide
Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!
Directed by Curtis Harrington
Produced by Phoenix Films, The Filmgroup
A moody, ambiguous supernatural romance that blurs the line between genuine love and predatory enchantment, set against a carnival atmosphere of mystery and doubt.
A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Night Tide scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Night Tide sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Night Tide end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Night Tide violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Night Tide easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Night Tide
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Night Tide
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Night Tide, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Night Tide, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Night Tide, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
