• Horror

Oddity 2024

The 2024 Irish supernatural horror film Oddity, directed by Damian McCarthy, has garnered significant acclaim for its atmospheric dread and clever use of practical effects. The story follows Darcy Odello, a blind psychic and curio shop owner who is grieving the brutal murder of her twin sister, Dani. A year after the crime, Dani’s husband, Ted—a psychiatrist who has since moved on with a new girlfriend named Yana—visits Darcy and gives her the glass eye of the man suspected of the murder, Olin Boole. Using her psychometric powers, Darcy realizes Olin was actually innocent and had tried to warn Dani of an intruder. Seeking justice, Darcy arrives unannounced at Ted and Dani’s remote country house, bringing along a terrifying, life-sized wooden golem from her collection. As the night unfolds, Darcy uncovers a conspiracy involving Ted and a hospital orderly named Ivan. Through supernatural intervention, Darcy animates the wooden figure to exact a gruesome revenge on those responsible, even as she succumbs to a fatal trap set by Ted. The film concludes with a chilling scene where Ted, back at the house alone, rings a cursed bell Darcy left behind, unknowingly summoning a vengeful spirit. As an independent production, Oddity had a limited theatrical run but performed strongly relative to its scale. It has grossed approximately $1.9 million worldwide. A significant portion of its earnings came from the domestic (U.S.) market, where it brought in roughly $1.2 million following its July 2024 release. The remaining $700,000 was collected from international territories, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and various European and Asian markets. The film was highly profitable for its distributors, IFC Films and Shudder, largely due to its viral "word-of-mouth" success and critical praise.Oddity is primarily available on Shudder and AMC+, as both platforms served as the film's digital homes shortly after its theatrical release. In the United States and Canada, viewers can stream it on these platforms or purchase/rent it on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is available via Shudder and through rental services like the Sky Store. For other international regions, streaming availability varies by local distributors (such as StarzPlay in the Middle East), but it is widely accessible for digital purchase on major global VOD platforms. Read More

• 2024
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