The Dangerous Allure of Mermaids

Mermaids have never gone out of style. From Ariel in The Little Mermaid to Daryl Hannah’s iconic performance of Madison in Splash, these amphibious beauties have captivated people of all ages for thousands of years. Yet everything from literature dating back centuries to recent films like The Lure and The Lighthouse, and even hit television shows like Siren, depict something sinister lurking underneath the mermaid’s beautiful façade. Is it all part of their allure?

Mermaids have long been associ...