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She Creature is a horror film from 2001 that is set in the 19th century. The movie starts off with two carnival workers, Angus Shaw (played by Rufus Sewell) and Lily (played by Carla Gugino), leaving a small town in Ireland to travel to America. Angus has struck a deal with a wealthy entrepreneur, Mr. Woolrich (played by Jim Piddock), to transport a mysterious creature from Ireland to America for display in a sideshow.

As the trio sets sail on a ship called the “Louise,” the creature is revealed to be a legendary Irish mermaid/siren, known as a “selkie.” Along the voyage, the crew becomes increasingly superstitious and paranoid as they begin to believe that the creature is cursed and bringing misfortune to the ship. The crew’s fears come to a head when a storm forces them to seek refuge on an uncharted island.

On the island, they meet a reclusive and mysterious woman named “Miss Una” (played by Renée Weldon), who invites them to stay in her mansion. Inside, Miss Una has a macabre collection of artworks depicting human sacrifices to ancient gods, and the crew becomes increasingly unnerved by her unsettling mannerisms and strange obsessions.

Despite the crew’s initial hesitations, Woolrich insists on displaying the mermaid to the public. Angus and Lily struggle with their morality, as the mermaid seems to be suffering in captivity, and they worry about the consequences of presenting her to the public as a sideshow attraction.

As the story progresses, the mermaid’s true nature is gradually revealed, and the crew finds themselves in increasing danger from the wrath of the supernatural creature. Angus, Lily, and Woolrich must combine their knowledge and bravery if they want to survive the consequences of their actions and the mermaid’s deadly intentions.

Overall, She Creature is a refreshingly unique horror film that incorporates elements of folklore, horror, and mystery. The movie manages to keep viewers engaged with its excellent pacing and eerie atmosphere, and the performances of its talented cast, Rufus Sewell, Carla Gugino, and Jim Piddock, are top-notch. The film's themes of morality, greed, and the human cost of exploiting the unknown make it a thought-provoking and memorable viewing experience.

She Creature is a 2001 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.