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Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole
1988·58m·★ 5.4
Japanese original
An artist dealing with the grief of his wife leaving him finds solace in painting the squalor of the sewer. He discovers a trapped mermaid, whom he brings home to heal. Her condition worsens, and she asks the artist to paint her before she dies.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
Commitment
Light commitment · 58m
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