Bad Fish – Movie Review
First Reaction – Bad Fish falls flat by the end.
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Director: Brad Douglas
Writer: Brad Douglas (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jonny Lee (Between the Trees)
- Mark Schneider (Ghostbusters II)
- Abby Wathen (Permanent)
- Marlyn Mason (Besetment)
Plot: When a marine biologist investigates mysterious deadly attacks on fishermen in an Oregon coastal town, he discovers the culprit is a mermaid who must find a mate to breed with before returning to the sea.
Runtime: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Bad Fish starts when marine biologist John Burton (Lee) is called to a small fishing town. The fishermen have been killed and the fishing waters have dried up. Along with Sheriff Porter (Schneider), they investigate the area and make a disturbing discovery.
A mermaid has been hunting in the area, searching for a new mate. John has been selected and he must figure out how to stop her from breeding and taking more victims.
Verdict on Bad Fish
Recap
The movie follows a small fishing community that starts having a surprising number of deaths. A marine biologist is sent to investigate but only discovers something far more disturbing happening in the area.
Best Parts
The mysteries of the sea are always interesting to watch unfold. We get to learn about a different one with mermaids and how they operate within a fishing community.
Worst Parts
The horror side of the movie struggles to come through. When there are deaths, they are mostly off camera and just blood splatter which doesn’t help us understand what the mermaids are doing. It also struggles to delve deep enough into the bigger picture and even expects to get a sequel to finish off the storytelling.
Final Thoughts – Bad Fish doesn’t give us enough horror for the world presented.
