Tag Archives: mermaids

Selkies and mermaids in novels and other media

Posted on 5th January 2018 by William the Bloody

Among the many fabulous creatures who cross boundaries, selkies and mermaids are particularly fascinating; the former metamorphose between seal and human, the latter are hybrid fish and human. Both exist on the margin of sea and land. Quite a few … Continue reading →

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Seductive and Demented, ‘The Lure’ is Unlike Any Musical Ever Made

Posted on 6th February 2017 by William the Bloody

Who can resist mermaids? Well, maybe it’s just me. I love musicals too so the film reviewed here, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure sounds irresistible. There’s a trailer; it looks scary, mysterious, and lots of fun.

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Fairy Tale Films

Posted on 15th August 2016 by William the Bloody

Some interesting recommendations here of ten fairy tale films that are not so mainstream. I’ve seen five of these, and am intrigued by the rest. Adaptations of Grimm, Perrault, and Andersen appear, of course, but also tales from the Arabian … Continue reading →

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Blood and Mermaids: Limerick 2016

Posted on 11th August 2016 by Sam George

If our bodies are books of blood, then they can be read; we invite such readings and contributions where blood is the signifier. We are also interested in the analyses and representation of the literal presence of blood in our … Continue reading →

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Mermaids and Goth music

Posted on 27th July 2016 by William the Bloody

We at OGOM love mermaids, selkies, and other suchlike fantastic creatures from the ocean’s depths. And I love musicals. So this is one film I’d certainly go and see–click below for the review: Review: ‘The Lure’ Is The Best Goth … Continue reading →

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