Mermaid vs Origin
Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 45m. Origin is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mermaid
Origin| Mermaid | Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 0.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 5m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Horror | Drama, Horror |
| Country | – | GB |
| Director | Tyler Cornack | Joby Stephens |
| Main cast | Robert Patrick, Kevin Dunn, Kevin Nealon, Tom Arnold, Kirk Fox | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings |
Synopsis
Mermaid
A Percocet-addicted ‘Florida Man’ finds a wounded mermaid at his lowest point. Fascination becomes a drug infused, one sided relationship — sending him further into decline. When word spreads about his secret, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her.
Origin
1896. Left behind in the family manor, young Mary plays hide and seek with the servant, Beth. But as the game unfolds, she realises Beth isn’t the only one searching for her… Something else is lurking in the dark. And it’s ready to play.