Night Tide

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Cast & Crew

Dennis Hopper
Johnny Drake

Linda Lawson
Mora

Gavin Muir
Capt. Samuel Murdock

Luana Anders
Ellen Sands

Tom Dillon
Merry-Go-Round Operator

Marjorie Eaton
Water Witch

H.E. West
Lt. Henderson

Marjorie Cameron
Water Witch

Curtis Harrington
Director

Curtis Harrington
Screenwriter

Aram Kantarian
Producer

Jules Schwartz
Executive Producer

David Raksin
Original Music

Vilis Lapenieks
Cinematographer

Floyd Crosby
Cinematographer

Jodie Copelan
Film Editor

Paul Mathison
Production Design

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Critic Reviews for Night Tide

Audience Reviews for Night Tide

• Apr 19, 2015

  Moody and atmospheric tale of a lonely young man (Dennis Hopper) and his growing affection for a pretty woman, a carny no less, with a strange secret. The cinematography, the sets (Santa Monica pier, circa early 1960's), and the supporting cast all lend themselves to what appears to be a memorable and spooky story, but then the ending drops the ball entirely. Which is too bad. The work becomes forgettable immediately ... but the spirit of the thing hangs on a bit. It wanted to be good.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Oct 29, 2012

  Atmospherical and low key Val Lewton-esque thriller .
  Pierluigi P Super Reviewer
• May 30, 2012

  A modest little film noir about a sailor falling for a sideshow mermaid who may or may not be the real item. It's easy to have affection for "Night Tide" (which achieves quite a bit with obviously limited resources) but, unfortunately, it has a humdrum ending which wrecks all the preceding story's accumulated spookiness. It also does an annoyingly poor job of tying up one loose end (an older woman who mysteriously stalks the mermaid girl). Even at just 84 minutes, this simple tale seems longer than it needs to be, but any story about a decrepit, seaside carnival is bound to have plenty of atmosphere. And the secondary characters aren't just placeholders, but add some engaging quirks of their own. Most people who seek out this film will be motivated by seeing Dennis Hopper in an early role, but his performance is rather indistinct and just repeats the same note of vague, restrained confusion. No flashy anger, and little of his usual intensity. If the lead had been a forgotten actor with talent, the film would be no worse.
  

  Eric B Super Reviewer
• May 30, 2012

  Dennis Hopper plays a combination of the world's biggest rube and possibly the world's most annoyingly desperate sailor who falls for a girl who may or may not be a psychopathic mermaid. The cinematography has a certain charm and I like Night Tide for that reason alone, but the dialogue and story are cheesy and forced. The score was enjoyable in a weird way, but it definitely didn't fit this movie. The massage scene was unintentionally hilarious and full of double entendres. Do not watch this movie before 1AM on a Friday or Saturday night for the full effect. If nothing else it sets a reasonably great atmosphere. Don't expect anything and you may enjoy it.
  Michael G Super Reviewer

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