Following up 2020’s creepy Caveat, filmmaker Damian McCarthy returns with Oddity. The latest trailer from IFC Films suggests it will be equally terrifying.
Carolyn Bracken (You Are Not My Mother) stars in dual roles, sharing the screen with Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy, and Caroline Menton. Oddity portrays a blind psychic attempting to uncover her sister’s mysterious death.
The official synopsis reads:
When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that there was more to her sister’s murder than people know, Darcy has brought with her the most dangerous items from her cursed collection to help her exact revenge.
A Strong Follow-Up to Caveat
Oddity, following its SXSW premiere, has earned praise across the board. Dread Central’s Mary Beth McAndrews describes it as a nightmare of a film
, while Jason Kauzlarich of Fango calls it the scariest movie he’s seen all year
.
Terror That Shows McCarthy’s Strengths
McCarthy’s latest embraces eerie spaces and sounds similar to Caveat. As he transitions from one unsettling feature to another, McCarthy seems intent on keeping audiences on edge.
An Intricate Plot with Twists
Glimys Lee’s character, among others, gets pulled into Darcy’s quest as she uses haunting items from her collection. Fans can look for intense scenes featuring prominent objects from the film.
With Carolyn Bracken portraying both Dani and Darcy—as noted in the research—Oddity‘s psychological depth elevates its storytelling.
Engaging Performances Under McCarthy’s Direction
The film reunites much of the talent responsible for the disturbing atmosphere in Caveat. From Carolyn Bracken’s portrayal of grieving sisters to Gwilym Lee’s troubled Ted, performances drive much of Oddity’s emotional core.
A Cast Worth Watching
Tadhg Murphy’s character, Olin Boole, adds to the narrative’s intricacies with his jittery and unsettling presence. Each actor contributes significantly to bring tension to every frame.
A Promising Horror Director at Work
Director Damian McCarthy, known for his previous work on Caveat, continues showcasing his flair for horror with Oddity. Using psychological dread blended with supernatural elements, McCarthy solidifies his reputation as an exciting name in Irish horror.
Oddity hits theaters on July 19 via IFC Films. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with star Carolyn Bracken in the upcoming issue of FANGORIA!
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