Top 10 Mystical Films About Water Spirits

Description: Disney's animated classic about a mermaid princess who falls in love with a human prince. Its portrayal of mermaids as enchanting water spirits makes it a timeless addition to this list.

Fact: The film was the first Disney animated feature to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

Description: A young girl discovers her family's connection to the selkies, mythical creatures who can transform from seals to humans. The film's mystical elements and its focus on water spirits make it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film was shot in Donegal, Ireland, and features stunning coastal scenery.

Description: A Chinese fantasy comedy where a mermaid is sent to assassinate a businessman who is polluting her home. The film's inclusion is due to its depiction of mermaids, a classic form of water spirit.

Fact: It became the highest-grossing film in China at the time of its release.

Description: A modern fairy tale where a mute janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature held in a secret government facility. This film's connection to water spirits is through the creature's aquatic nature and its mystical allure.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018, and the creature was designed by the legendary artist Guillermo del Toro.

Description: An adaptation of Charles Kingsley's novel, this film follows a young chimney sweep who falls into a river and enters a magical underwater world. The film's depiction of water babies as spirits of the water is key to its inclusion.

Fact: The film features a mix of live-action and animation, with the water babies being animated.

Description: This Irish film explores the life of a fisherman who catches a woman in his net, leading to questions about her true nature. The film's theme revolves around the myth of the selkie, a seal that can shed its skin to become human.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Ireland, capturing the country's rugged coastline.

Description: A Polish musical horror film about two mermaid sisters who perform in a nightclub, blending themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. Its unique take on mermaids as water spirits is what includes it in this list.

Fact: The film was Poland's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.

Description: This family-friendly film tells the story of a young boy who discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a water horse, a creature from Scottish folklore. The film's inclusion in this list is due to its portrayal of the mystical water spirit known as the kelpie.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, despite being set in Scotland. The creature was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI.

Description: A South Korean monster film where a creature from the Han River abducts a young girl, leading to a family's desperate rescue mission. While not strictly a water spirit, the creature's origin in the river ties it to this theme.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real incident where a US military mortician dumped formaldehyde into the Han River.

Description: A Russian horror film where a group of friends encounter a vengeful water spirit known as a rusalka. The film's focus on this Slavic water spirit mythos is what makes it part of this collection.

Fact: The film was shot in the picturesque Karelia region of Russia, known for its numerous lakes.