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Release Year1988
Runtime0h 58m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Romance
Votes70
DirectorHideshi Hino
WritersHideshi Hino
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsGuinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole
About Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole
An artist dealing with the grief of his wife leaving him finds solace in painting the squalor of the sewer. He discovers a trapped mermaid, whom he brings home to heal. Her condition worsens, and she asks the artist to paint her before she dies.
Directed by Hideshi Hino, Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole leans on a strong ensemble — Shigeru Saiki, Mari Somei, Go Riju — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1988.
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