Original Title: Rusalka: Ozero Myortvykh
Country: Russia 🇷🇺
Directed by: Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy
Genre: Horror | Supernatural | Romance
Language: Russian (with English subtitles available)

🌊 “Some love stories never die… but some come back to kill.”

The Mermaid: The Lake of the Dead is a haunting Russian horror tale that blends Slavic folklore with modern supernatural thriller elements. The film reimagines the terrifying legend of the “rusalka”—a vengeful water spirit trapped between love and death.

🧜‍♀️ Plot Summary

Marina and Roman, a couple soon to be engaged, find their lives unraveling when Roman becomes mysteriously drawn to a dark, abandoned lake. There, he is cursed by a rusalka, a seductive yet deadly mermaid who seeks to drag him into her watery domain forever.

As Roman begins to lose his grip on reality—haunted by visions, sleepwalking, and nearly drowning—Marina must uncover the rusalka’s origins and confront ancient magic to save him. But the deeper she goes, the more she realizes that love alone may not be enough to break the curse.

😱 Why Watch It?

• Chilling atmosphere, eerie lake visuals, and supernatural suspense.

• Inspired by Eastern European mythology, adding unique cultural depth.

• A tragic love story woven with psychological horror.

• Directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy, known for modern Russian horror hits like Queen of Spades and The Bride.

💬 Creepy Quote:

“She drowned in sorrow… now she wants company.”

📌 Tagline:

“You can’t escape her song. You can only surrender.”

🎥 Now available on digital platforms and DVD.
Dare to dive into The Lake of the Dead—where love is eternal, and so is revenge.

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