Oddity

This is a nicely crafted blend of story, dialogue and cinematography. Not so much for the ghostly effects but it's ok. I'd rather have a cleverly written story with so-so special effects than a triple A cgi title with no substance these days.

This feels more of a mish-mash of drama and murder mystery than horror. Some of the props do look creepy and unnerving and they work well to push through the story. Don't expect a lot of jumpscares, there's not a lot which is a good thing. It's all about the atmosphere.

All in all I can't find much faults except for the cheap-ish sfx and costumes, but that's only for a few seconds of the movie anyway. What matters here is the mystery to solve. Great popcorn movie.

For anyone that watches a lot of horror, you'll know how difficult it is to scare audiences today. This film got me. It's definitely without a doubt one of the scariest and most original indie horror films to come out in 2024. Oddity managed to tell what feels like a big story in really just a few locations. I can't imagine the budget was too big, and sometimes it felt low budget, but in my opinion, this only made it scarier. For some reason I always feel like big budget horror movies don't serve the scares as successfully because there's something comforting about the studio polish. This film had an indie grit and the jump scares were SO EFFECTIVE. I don't jump easily but this got me several times. And the story is also captivating. Highly recommend, especially for horror lovers!

Even though I'm not usually a fan of horror movies, I went to a movie festival and watched Oddity. I was impressed by the quality of the scenes, the location and the chosen frames were good (and effective, because it was scary). I also liked how the actors played their role. The connection between the sisters was well presented and the husband played quite well the role of a very rational man.

The story, however, was a little bit predictable. By the end of the first half of the movie I already assumed who the murderer was and what was going to happen next.

It is a pretty good movie to watch. :)

I recently watched the Irish film 🇮🇪 Oddity (2024) in theaters. The storyline follows a doctor who loses his wife in a strange home invasion. Five years later, the doctor has a new girlfriend who stays in the same house. She starts to get weirded out by strange events around the house. When she finally decides to move out, she discovers it won't be as easy as she hoped...

This film is written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy (Caveat) and stars Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Carolyn Bracken (The Quiet Girl), Caroline Menton, Tadhg Murphy (Boy Eats Girl), and Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two).

This is a unique addition to the horror genre, with elements that remind me of both Pumpkinhead and The Conjuring. The atmosphere is perfectly created, and I loved the old cobblestone house, camera angles, and use of lighting. The props are outstanding, and the corpses and blood splatter are solid. Unfortunately, the movie loses momentum with its kill scenes, which weren't great. The acting is uneven, with some scenes overacted, but overall, the performances are good. I really enjoyed the full-circle elements in the conclusion, though I wish they had taken everything one step further.

In conclusion, Oddity is a unique addition to the horror genre and a must-see for enthusiasts. I would score this a 7/10.

The film was a little predictable, but it had an interesting story with fun twists to help some of the predictably. Cinematography was beautiful and haunting. Music and sounds are obviously very important components to a good horror film. They did a great job with both. It had some good jump scares and a quirkiness that made it worth the watch! It feels impossible these days to find horror movies that have genuine scares, without going graphically overboard. I just want to watch a good story in the dark, spill my popcorn a few times, but without throwing it up. These folk type stories seem to be able to hit that mark!