Mermaid Legend (1984) | Custom (VHS)

**USA ONLY**

Title: Mermaid Legend (1984)

Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror

Plot Synopsis:
In a remote coastal town, a pearl diver named Migiwa Saeki seeks justice after her husband is murdered by developers attempting to silence opposition to a nuclear power plant project. Framed and hunted, Migiwa is driven to vengeance, unleashing a violent fury upon those who destroyed her peaceful life.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Toshiharu Ikeda

• Writers: Takuya Nishioka

• Cast:

  • Mari Shirato as Migiwa Saeki

  • Masahiro Takashima as Keisuke Saeki

  • Hiroshi Inuzuka as Chief Prosecutor

  • Seiji Miyaguchi as The Old Fisherman

  • Kentarô Shimizu as Developer Executive

IMDb Link: Mermaid Legend (1984) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. AsianFilmFanatic – ★★★★
   “Mesmerizing and brutal. This is revenge cinema elevated to a poetic level, with stunning underwater shots and a haunting atmosphere.”

2. PulpSamurai – ★★★★½
   “A forgotten gem. Mari Shirato gives an unforgettable performance as a woman wronged and reborn in rage.”

3. ToeiTerror – ★★★½
   “It takes its time, but the payoff is incredible. The blend of feminist fury and exploitation elements is expertly handled.”

4. StrayBullet – ★★★★
   “Ikeda crafts a beautiful nightmare soaked in sea salt and blood. One of the best revenge films from Japan’s ’80s output.”

5. PinkSharkAttack – ★★★★
   “That finale is WILD. Feels like a cross between Lady Snowblood and a ghost story.”

Meta Description:
A haunting tale of revenge and environmental corruption, Mermaid Legend (1984) blends poetic visuals with violent retribution in this gripping Japanese cult classic.