TROPICAL PARASITE: New Mermaid Horror Film from Jared Masters Now Streaming and Available on DVD

Mike Joy 10/17/2026 News

Independent filmmaker Jared Masters (Slink) invites audiences into a sun-soaked nightmare with Tropical Parasite (2026), a supernatural horror adventure now streaming on Plex and Fawesome and available on DVD through Amazon.

Set against the mysterious waters of the Andaman Sea, Tropical Parasite follows a daring treasure hunter whose pursuit of riches leads him into the grip of an evil sea gypsy’s curse and the hypnotic love spell of a haunting water nymph. As the line between desire and danger dissolves, paradise becomes a surreal battleground of obsession, supernatural terror and deadly secrets.

Blending horror, science fiction and dark fantasy, Tropical Parasite draws on mermaid mythology, cursed treasure legends and psychedelic island imagery to deliver a strange voyage into forbidden desire and the dangers lurking beneath the surface. The film embraces the spirit of tropical horror and exploitation cinema, offering a distinctive combination of island adventure, seductive supernatural menace and cult movie madness.

LETTERBOXD PRAISE
Letterboxd reviewer Thorzuul calls Tropical Parasite a potential favorite among Masters’ films, praising its imagery, ensemble cast, story and dialogue:

“Definitely a contender for my favorite Jared Masters movie. I enjoyed the entire cast. There’s some pretty incredible imagery here, such a crazy movie…. Besides the fun story, the dialogue is also a blast.”

— Thorzuul, Letterboxd

Written and directed by Jared Masters, Tropical Parasite is made for fans of mermaid horror, tropical horror, island exploitation, psychedelic fantasy and unconventional independent genre filmmaking.

He came for treasure. Something from the deep came for him.