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Damian Mc Carthy knocked our socks off with his 2024 breakout feature Oddity. The flick, which is a harrowing and intense effort, garnered praise from critics and fans alike, cementing the director as a force to be reckoned with. Though some might say that Caveat is not quite as strong as Mc Carthy’s sophomore outing, Oddity, the filmmaker’s debut feature has a similar energy to the aforementioned effort and features nearly as many twists and turns. What’s more, Caveat is currently available to stream, heck yes!

We’re pleased to report that Caveat is now available to watch on Shudder, so if you are keen to check it out, all you need to make that happen is 88 minutes of free time and your subscription.

In case you’re not terribly familiar with the film, allow me to elaborate a bit. There’s a surreal and unhinged energy that permeates Caveat.

Actor Adam Scott is gearing up for a memorable turn in Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey, but the actor has already lined up his next horror project: the supernatural horror film Hokum from Oddity filmmaker Damian McCarthy, per Variety.

Hokum is set to go into production in Ireland later this month.

In the supernatural horror film, Scott plays “A horror novelist who visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents’ ashes, unaware the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch.”

Peter Coonan (Bad Sisters) and David Wilmot (Bodkin) star alongside Scott.

The film has some great horror pedigree producing, too, with producers including Spooky Pictures founders Roy Lee (Barbarian) and Steven Schneider (Strange Darling), Image Nation’s Derek Dauchy (Late Night with the Devil), and Tailored Film’s Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde and Mairtín de Barra (“The Apprentice”). Ben Ross (“Late Night With the Devil”), Dan Kagan (Longlegs...

Stars: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Johnny French | Written and Directed by Damian McCarthy

From director Damian McCarthy (Caveat), Oddity tells the story of a female psychic attempting to get to the bottom of her twin sister’s murder by returning to the scene of the crime.

Oddity is all about its atmosphere. Thankfully the filmmakers have clearly put a lot of effort into creating this part of the movie, whether it be through camera work, sound design, the score, or the placement of jump scares. It all feels incredibly well thought out.

I’m sure many people viewing it will see it as one of the scariest films they have ever seen and that claim would be justified. It does an excellent job of building up two or three really good jump scares. And even knowing that doesn’t hinder the moments because you...

Before Damian Mc Carthy blew the socks off of horror fans this year with his low-budget indie hit Oddity, he directed his first feature film back in 2020 thats largely remained a hidden gem, until now. Thanks to Shudder, Mc Carthys Caveat is now available to stream on the service, and if you thought Oddity was impressive, dont sleep on this one because it's equally terrifying.

Starring Johnny French, the film follows his partially amnesiac drifter character of Isaac as he takes a job caring for a psychologically disturbed woman (Leila Sykes) on a remote island. Its a simple premise, but the way Mc Carthy executes it is a wonder to behold. Like Oddity, its somewhat of a slow build, inducing dread and anxiety with each passing frame to create an atmospheric horror film that descends deeper and deeper into madness as its mystery is revealed. And while Oddity had that disturbing wooden mannequin,...

As a visionary modern horror filmmaker, Mike Flanagan's views on the genre are well worth listening to. Through his work in both film and TV, Flanagan has used horror to explore personal and emotional stories. Films like Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor have wonderful intersection and character work, while never losing sight of what makes the genre great, and providing the audience with genuine scares. However, beyond being scary on their own terms, Flanagan's projects invariably demonstrate his respect for the broader genre and reveal several major influences.

Flanagan has a love for all types of horror, from ghosts to vampires, and everything in between. The director has consistently shown appreciation for all kinds of things that go bump in the night, both in his own films and through the kinds of movies he recommends. In external interviews and on his own social channels,...

Oddity has become a major streaming hit after earning 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Damian McCarthy, the Irish horror film premiered at SXSW in spring 2024, where it was met with a glowing reception from those in attendance. Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Johnny French, Steve Wall, and Caroline Menton, among others, the Shudder original tells the story of a psychic medium as she attempts to uncover the truth about her sister's murder, with Oddity reviews praising the scares, atmosphere, and filmmaking.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Oddity ranks as the tenth most popular movie on streaming in the U.S. for the week of October 3 9. The movie, which is available to watch on Shudder and AMC+, falls short of titles like Killer Heat (2024), Inside Out 2 (2024), Challengers (2024), and Apartment 7A (2024).

With Halloween approaching, the top 10 list features a number of horror tiles, including one in the top position.

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As one of the most consistently popular movie genres for over a century now, the world of horror movies has evolved in some amazing ways over the decades. Between social media and streaming services that help new generations discover the classics for the first time, mainstream horror has become more popular than ever among contemporary audiences. However, this usually means the demand for major productions and mainstream films is always high.

Given that these films often command higher budgets and all the bells and whistles that come with major studio backing, they usually have a significant advantage over foreign or indie horror films. However, for a while now, there have been a lot of complaints from horror fanatics over the absence of good horror...

Stars: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Johnny French | Written and Directed by Damian McCarthy

From director Damian McCarthy (Caveat), Oddity tells the story of a female psychic attempting to get to the bottom of her twin sister’s murder by returning to the scene of the crime.

Oddity is all about its atmosphere. Thankfully the filmmakers have clearly put a lot of effort into creating this part of the movie, whether it be through camera work, sound design, the score, or the placement of jump scares. It all feels incredibly well thought out.

I’m sure many people viewing it will see it as one of the scariest films they have ever seen and that claim would be justified. It does an excellent job of building up two or three really good jump scares. And even knowing that doesn’t hinder the moments because you...

Oddity blends horror and paranormal elements to create a genuinely creepy and unsettling experience. The cast's performances amplify the stakes of the story, keeping viewers on their toes. The film successfully blends horror with a compelling mystery, engaging the audience from start to finish.

The paranormal and the horror mix together in Oddity , creating an authentically hair-raising experience that is as unsettling as it is terrifying. Not only does the horror film infuse its story with mystifying elements, but it injects it with domestic complications that make for an intriguing storyline. Written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy, Oddity had me at the edge of my seat, even in its most predictable moments.

Oddity

Director Damien Mc CarthyRelease Date July 19, 2024Writers Damian Mc CarthyCast Josuha Campbell, Joe Rooney, Johnny French, Caroline Metnon, Tadhg Murphy, Carolyn Bracken, Steve Wall, Gwilym LeeRating RRuntime 98 MinutesGenres Thriller, HorrorMain Genre Horror

Oddity sets up the...

Seeing double? Well, someone in Oddity isn't seeing at all, but that won't stop her from literally taking names seeking the truth, justice, and a whole lot more. It's a wild tale that showcases the vast talents of Irish actress Carolyn Bracken (star of the Oscar-nominated The Quiet Girl) as twin sisters, one of whom meets her fate too darn early and thus kickstarts a wild ride that will tickle the fancies of horror-thriller fans everywhere.

Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, Oddity may take a wee bit too long for its revenge-karma tale to get off the ground, but once its twisty story levitates into the nailbiting second and third acts, you'll be begging for more by the time the credits roll. IFC Films seems to be scooping up quite a few innovative scary projects these days, following the terrific In a Violent Nature earlier this year. And now,...

A new horror film is poised to make a major splash, as the soon-to-be released horror flick has debuted to a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The new horror film from writer-director Damian McCarthy, Oddity, currently holds a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, on the eve of its official release. The new horror film from IFC Films stars Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Carolyn Bracken (The Quiet Girl), Tadhg Murphy (The Northman), Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two), Jonathan French (Caveat), and the feature debut of Caroline Menton. McCarthy is best known for his 2020 horror film, Caveat, which holds an 82% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Oddity is produced by Katie Holly, Evan Horan, Mette-Marie Kongsveed, and Laura Tunstall.

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"Oddity" director Damian Mc Carthy's 2021 horror film "Caveat" is a living nightmare. Perhaps the best way to understand it is to accept that it may -- at least partially -- be taking place in a dream. Its bizarro internal logic and unusual conceits feel like something that might happen only in the subconscious, perhaps hinting at a greater drama taking place out in the waking world. 

The film follows a character named Isaac (Johnny French) who is hired by Moe (Ben Caplan) to babysit his niece, Olga (Leila Sykes). Olga lives in a rotting, ramshackle home out on a distant island shrouded in mists. The layout of the house is labyrinthine and illogical, replete with narrow corridors and rooms that don't seem to have any doors. This is not a good film for people with claustrophobia.

Isaac is allowed to explore the house, but can only go so far...

With the 2024 Overlook Film Festival now officially in the rearview mirror, the annual New Orleans celebration of all things horror has announced the winners of its audience and jury awards.

The festival’s top prize, the Audience Award for Feature Film, went to “Oddity,” Damian Mc Carthy’s home invasion horror flick that was a breakout from the SXSW 2024 midnight lineup.

“’Oddity’ delivers a brilliant, bespoke, and tightly entertaining string of ideas that work stronger as a collection — with even these missteps feeling like they branch from a unified center,” IndieWire’s Alison Foreman wrote in her Overlook review of the film. “Similar to Mc Carthy’s earlier ‘Caveat,’ this 98-minute treat demands to be reassessed a second time. Thank the wooden boy it’s coming to streaming: a triumphant addition to the director’s growing filmography and a standout in Shudder’s carousel of kick-ass ghost stories.”

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Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy‘s sophomore effort, Oddity, serves as a welcome extension of his feature debut, Caveat, in many ways. Aside from the brief return of at least one familiar face and a nightmare bunny, Oddity continues the filmmaker’s exploration of supernatural karma and retribution with offbeat characters and a unique vision for scares. Armed with a tighter narrative, a lighter tone, and a creepy mannequin, Mc Carthy further establishes his horror style.

Oddity begins with an intense scenario that sees a woman, Dani (You Are Not My Mother’s Carolyn Bracken), forced to decide whether to trust the desperate stranger at her door, insisting someone snuck into her empty, rural house when she wasn’t looking. Dani’s ultimate decision sets up the overarching mystery. A quick time jump ahead reveals that Dani was murdered that fateful night and that her husband, Ted (Gwilym Lee), is...

If you’ve ever been seriously down on your luck, you’ll know that £200 a day sounds like a great bit of money. Getting it wouldn’t involve much work, Isaac (Jonathan French) is assured. It’s just for a bit of babysitting – for a young adult woman who is schizophrenic, essentially harmless but prone to getting in trouble if she’s left unattended, and vulnerable at the moment because she insists on staying in a remote house where her father committed suicide, as she’s struggling to process his death. Isaac is cautious but he can’t afford to turn it down. It’s only when he’s been driven out there that he realises the house is on an island, and he can’t swim. It’s only once he’s been rowed out there – in a boat which will return to the far shore – that he’s told that,...

Stars: Ben Caplan, Jonathan French, Conor Dwane, Leila Sykes | Written and Directed by Damian Mc Carthy

n the first few minutes of writer/director, Damian Mc Carthy’s debut feature Caveat Barret offers Isaac (Jonathan French; Bravado) 200 Gbp, about $290, a day to watch over his niece Olga (Leila Sykes; Lancaster Skies). “There’s got to be more to it than that” is his reply. And indeed there is, lots more, and none of it good.

Caveat is a tense and claustrophobic film built mostly around two characters and one location. And what a location it is, a dank and decaying house on a remote island. It looks ominous, and as the film’s first seconds strongly hint, there’s a good reason for that.

Before we can unravel the house’s mysteries however we have to get through some rather implausible bits of plotting. Isaac is just out of the hospital,...

Sometimes the best way to defeat the life-threatening danger in the present is to overcome the long buried, traumatic memories of the past. That’s certainly the case for actor Jonathan French’s protagonist of Isaac in the new horror film, ‘Caveat.’ His frightening journey to protect his life will be revealed when the drama’s released on […]

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“full of claustrophobic dread and psychological mystery” – Bloody-Disgusting

Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to the horror film, Caveat fromShudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. Rlje Films will release CAVEATon VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray on November 16, 2021.

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Written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy in his feature directorial debut, Caveat stars Ben Caplan (“Band of Brothers...

Caveat is the feature debut of Irish writer and director Damian McCarthy and stars Ben Caplan (Call the Midwife), Jonathan French (A Soldier’s Voice), and Leila Sykes (Missing Something). In Caveat, a solitary drifter accepts a job to look after his landlord’s niece for a few days in an isolated country house on a remote island. The simple gig takes a disturbing turn when he learns that he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements and keeps corners of the home out of his reach. Alone and with no escape, the young girl becomes erratic, mysteries of the house are revealed, and a horrific game is afoot.

On paper, Caveat has all the elements of a great horror piece. A remote house, a murder plot, a possible haunting, and a Saw-esque element of helplessnes – all of the ingredients are there. Unfortunately, despite having all the right stuff,...

Stars: Ben Caplan, Jonathan French, Conor Dwane, Leila Sykes | Written and Directed by Damian Mc Carthy

In the first few minutes of writer/director, Damian Mc Carthy’s debut feature Caveat Barret offers Isaac (Jonathan French; Bravado) 200 Gbp, about $290, a day to watch over his niece Olga (Leila Sykes; Lancaster Skies). “There’s got to be more to it than that” is his reply. And indeed there is, lots more, and none of it good.

Caveat is a tense and claustrophobic film built mostly around two characters and one location. And what a location it is, a dank and decaying house on a remote island. It looks ominous, and as the film’s first seconds strongly hint, there’s a good reason for that.

Before we can unravel the house’s mysteries however we have to get through some rather implausible bits of plotting. Isaac is just out of the hospital,...

Many a horror film has to get its audience past the critical “now why would you do that” moment, where the plot’s continuation hinges on the protagonist making a brazenly terrible decision — entering that obviously doomed location, taking in that plainly psychotic stranger, failing to kill their tormentor when the opportunity presents itself — as the viewer yells at them do the opposite.

“Caveat,” a creatively cash-strapped debut from Irish writer-director Damian Mc Carthy, wisely gets its own such moment over with in the first 10 minutes, but it’s a doozy. Amnesia-afflicted drifter Isaac (fine newcomer Jonathan French) is enlisted by shady stranger Barrett (Ben Caplan) to look after his psychologically disturbed niece Olga (Leila Sykes) in a decrepit house on a deserted rural island following her father’s recent suicide. If that weren’t tempting enough, Isaac also has to be harnessed and chained to a post in the...

Here’s a free bit of life advice: If someone offers you money to babysit their disturbed adult niece in the remote County Cork house where her father recently killed himself, don’t take it. Isaac (memorable newcomer Jonathan French) knows there has to be a catch, but paying gigs are few and far between for an institutionalized drifter who suffers from memory loss, and his potential employer Moe (Ben Caplan) claims to be an old friend. It’s worth noting that he doesn’t claim to be a very good one.

As we already suspect — and as Isaac learns the hard way — the title of Irish filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy’s “Caveat” wryly undersells the dangers at hand. The first red flag is the house is located on the middle of its own tiny island in the middle of nowhere. Even more alarming: Isaac reveals that he doesn’t know how to swim.

Isaac (Jonathan French) doesn’t remember Barret (Ben Caplan), but Barret assures him they are friends. He even visited him at the hospital only to discover Isaac had no recollection of ever having met him before. I guess you have two choices when suffering from partial memory loss: you either decide to trust nobody or accept the help of strangers who say they aren’t strangers at all. Isaac is the latte—albeit skeptical. Whether that skepticism is towards Barret himself or the job he’s offering, however, is yet to be revealed. Maybe his “friend” truly does want to help and a babysitting job paying two hundred quid a day definitely would. So why does Barret leave certain integral details about the gig out? What’s the catch?

Films like Caveat are interesting because they make you wonder what was going through the writer-director’s mind when conjuring their premise.

In Caveat, Lone drifter Isaac accepts a job to look after his landlord’s niece, Olga, for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga’s uncle, Barrett leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behavior as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific discoveries in the house. Here’s the trailer:

The feature debut from Irish writer/director Damian Mc Carthy, Caveat stars Ben Caplan, Jonathan French (A Soldier’s Voice), and Leila Sykes (Missing Something).

A tense, slow-building cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Irish countryside, Caveat’s stunning atmospheric visuals and unforgettable ending come together to make a bold debut for Mc Carthy and a compelling...

Watch the Trailer for Caveat: "In Caveat, Lone drifter Isaac accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga, for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga's uncle, Barrett leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behavior as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific discoveries in the house.

The feature debut from Irish writer/director Damian Mc Carthy, Caveat stars Ben Caplan, Jonathan French (A Soldier's Voice), and Leila Sykes (Missing Something).

A tense, slow-building cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Irish countryside, Caveat’s stunning atmospheric visuals and unforgettable ending come together to make a bold debut for Mc Carthy and a compelling new...

"Do you think he's going to let you leave there?" Shudder has released an official trailer for a strange Irish dark mystery thriller titled Caveat, which first premiered at the IndieCork Film Festival in Ireland last fall. It begins streaming on Shudder in a few weeks. How's this for a terrifying premise: A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island. Uhh. "A tense, slow-building cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Irish countryside, Caveat’s stunning atmospheric visuals and unforgettable ending come together to make a bold debut for Mc Carthy and a compelling new entry to the psychological horror genre." Starring Jonathan French, Leila Sykes, and Ben Caplan. That weird dead rabbit puppet drummer doll thing is creepy as hell, my goodness. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Damian Mc Carthy's Caveat,...

As part of Shudder's "Summer of Chills," they'll be adding Jakob's Wife, Kandisha, Caveat and other horror premieres to their horror streaming service, including George A. Romero's The Amusement Park! We have the official trailer for Romero's long-lost film below, along with a look at the full "Summer of Chills" lineup:

"New York, NY – May 6, 2021 – Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streamer for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today its “Summer of Chills” slate of twelve new original and exclusive films for June, July and August, including the anticipated debut of landmark horror director George A. Romero’s legendary “lost” film The Amusement Park on Tuesday, June 8. The robust summer lineup kicks off with Caveat, an eerie, slow-building, cat-and-mouse thriller, and continues with such marquee films as The Boy Behind the Door, Justin Powell and David Charbonier’s directorial debut; Jakob’s Wife, starring horror icon Barbara Crampton; and Kandisha,...

Shudder announced yesterday that Damian Mc Carthy’s feature debut Caveat will be released in all their territories on June 3rd. That covers the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand if you've lost count. Lone drifter Isaac (Jonathan French) accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga (Leila Sykes), for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga's uncle, Barrett (Ben Caplan) leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behavior as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific...

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It has been announced that Damian Mc Carthy's feature debut, Caveat, will be released on June 3rd on Shudder in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand:

"Shudder, the premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, is delighted to announce that Damian Mc Carthy’s feature debut, the unnerving cat and mouse thriller Caveat, will be released exclusively on Shudder on June 3, 2021. Filmed in Cork, Ireland, Caveat is Mc Carthy’s feature debut following a string of successful short horror films.

Lone drifter Isaac (Jonathan French) accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga (Leila Sykes), for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms.

Once Olga's uncle, Barrett (Ben Caplan) leaves the two of them alone,...

In today's Horror Highlights: the motion trailer for the upcoming Dracula graphic novel, details on the acquisitions of Caveat and Bloody Hell, and an interview for Noise in the Middle!

New Motion Trailer for Legendary Comics' Dracula starring Bela Lugosi Graphic Novel: "Bram Stoker. Bela Lugosi. Two names forever bound by Dracula. And for the first time ever, Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece is being united with the definitive screen Dracula, Bela Lugosi, in Legendary Comics' all new graphic novel!

In the late 19th Century, Dracula, an ancient Transylvanian vampire, moves to England to find fresh blood and spread his evil contagion. There, he encounters two women, Lucy and Mina, who become the targets of his dark obsession. Aided by a group of brave men, Professor Van Helsing arrives on the scene to take on the Vampire Prince in the ultimate battle between the forces of light and dark!"

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Dark Sky plans US theatrical release in early 2021.

Mpi Media Group has acquired worldwide sales right to Irish director Damian McCarthy’s Frightfest selection Caveat and will introduce the film to buyers at the virtual AFM next month.

Mpi’s US genre arm Dark Sky Films has acquired all US rights to the film, which besides the London festival also screened recently at Screamfest in Los Angeles.

McCarthy’s feature directorial debut takes place on a remote island where a man with partial memory loss accepts a job to take care of his landlord’s troubled niece.

The man must...