On this episode we're trying our best to stomach a film that frequently appears on lists of the most disgusting films ever made! What happens in this movie that made Cassie leave the room at one point? Start streaming our discussion to find out!
Once again we're back at it with cinematographer Ryan Kroboth to analyze the visuals of this film - beyond just the incredibly, ridiculously graphic body mutilation and gore. Because Mermaid In a Manhole is a film with a surprising amount of important things to say about humanity and suffering and tackles those issues in a way that we can guarantee you've never seen them filmed before. It's a singularly unique cinematic vision with a lot to chew on...if you can push through it. No easy task!
This film is part of the notorious Guinea Pig video series from the 1980's, which Charlie Sheen infamously reported to the FBI, thinking they were real. There's probably no chance anyone would think this particular entry is real, but the emotions it speaks to are very real, and we invite you to reconsider this one beyond just its surface gorefest reputation and take it in as a thoughtful meditation on human nature.
Mermaid In a Manhole
Directed by Hideshi Hino
1988, Japan
Incredibly Strange Video is produced and edited by Ryan Quinn and Cassie Kay. Follow us on Bluesky @isvpodcast.bsky.social for updates on the newest episodes!
Theme music:
The End by EVA
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