In the 2024 The Little Mermaid horror adaptation, the legendary fairy tale of the beautiful mermaid Ariel is reimagined in a completely new way, blending elements of myth and terror. This version transforms the classic tale of love between Ariel and Prince Eric into a dark and suspenseful journey, where evil lurks not only from external forces but also from the very depths of the ocean.

Ariel (played by a talented young actress) is a beautiful mermaid living in an underwater kingdom full of strange creatures and dark mysteries. However, the sea is far from the peaceful realm it seems to be. A dark curse has begun to spread through Ariel’s kingdom, triggered by a sea witch—the very same witch Ariel believed to have been vanquished long ago. But what Ariel doesn’t realize is that the true danger doesn’t come from the witch alone, but from the vengeful spirits trapped deep beneath the waves.

When Ariel decides to venture to the surface world to meet Prince Eric, she is not merely seeking to escape her oppressive kingdom but also to find a way to break free from the curse that binds her. In a desperate move, she makes a dangerous pact with the notorious sea witch Ursula—an arrangement that grants her legs in exchange for her voice. However, Ariel quickly learns that Ursula’s deal is just one part of a much darker and more insidious plot. The witch has forged a deal with a malevolent force deep within the ocean, and Ariel herself is the key to the power it seeks to unleash.

On land, Ariel faces not only the challenges of navigating the human world but also nightmarish visions and terrifying creatures that begin to haunt her. Sinister sea monsters, vengeful spirits, and cursed souls relentlessly pursue her, forcing Ariel to confront the growing darkness within herself and the deadly consequences of her pact with Ursula. As Ariel struggles to hold on to her humanity, she must also figure out how to break the curse before it completely consumes her.