Night Tide

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Night Tide
Directed by	Curtis Harrington
Produced by	Aram Katarian
Written by	Curtis Harrington
Starring	Dennis Hopper Linda Lawson
Music by	David Raksin
Cinematography	Vilis Lapenieks
Editing by	Jodie Copelan
Distributed by	The Filmgroup Inc. American International Pictures
Release date(s)	1961
Running time	84 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$25,000
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Night Tide is a 1961 fantasy film, written and directed by Curtis Harrington and starring Dennis Hopper. It premiered in 1961, but was held up from general release until 1963.

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Sailor Johnny Drake (Dennis Hopper) and sideshow performer Mora (Linda Lawson) fall for each other, yet everyone around them is wary of the romance. Strange events surround the couple and dark secrets lurk in the shadows. Mora believes she is a descendant of the Sirens, mythic sea creatures who lure sailors to their deaths. These inhuman origins drive her to commit murder by full moon. Johnny is unable to believe his lover is capable of such an atrocity, but Mora herself seems more certain of her destiny. When a midnight diving trip gives her the opportunity, Mora is unable to resist the urge to kill. Johnny is forced to choose between his love for the girl and fear for his life and his decision leads to a horrific and unexpected conclusion.