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Synopsis
When her twin sister Dani is murdered by an escaped mental patient, Darcy (Carolyn Bracken) visits the home where it happened to learn more about her death. Though blind, Darcy has a second sight and can read histories from objects.
Dani’s widowed husband Ted (Gwilym Lee) now has a new girlfriend, Yana (Caroline Menton) and both are shocked when Darcy arrives with a large wooden mannequin.
My Thoughts
The movie begins with Dani (Carolyn Bracken) alone in an isolated house after dark and when a stranger with a glass eye knocks on her door and claims he saw someone enter her house, she hesitates between opening the door or checking out the noise she hears inside. Her decision leaves her dead.
It’s a strong and gripping scene that sets the tone for this film.
As the story progresses, we meet Dani’s twin sister, Darcy (also Carolyn Bracken), a blind psychic who runs a curiosity shop in Cork. Darcy visits Ted and his new Girlfriend Yana at the house and brings a creepy looking wooden mannequin that seems to move on its own and the mystery around the mannequin is central to the film, though its full significance isn’t revealed until the end.
While Ted is working his night shift, Yana is left alone with Darcy.
I really don't want to say too much more regarding the plot as it will give too much away!
The film has plenty of atmosphere though and most of the scenes takes place in the house, which is full of strange and odd doorways and corners and its design helps makes even the slower scenes tense, as you are constantly on edge expecting something or someone to emerge from one of the corners.
Bracken does a great job playing both Dani and Darcy, making them distinct characters despite their similarities and her performance brings the two characters to life.
Oddity is a film that slowly builds a sense of dread throughout, and while I won't spoil the ending, I personally loved it. It delivers a steady, unsettling experience with plenty of shocks and scares, and Mc Carthy’s direction serves the story well revealing hidden truths and producing jump scares with simple techniques all while crafting an engaging plot that culminates in a satisfying conclusion.
While it has some pacing issues and a less compelling mystery element, the film’s unique blend of horror tropes and its effective scares make it a solid choice for fans of supernatural and psychological horror and if you enjoy a slow-burn horror experience with a memorable ending, Oddity is definitely worth your time.
It has plenty of dread, some dark humor and is a well acted and compelling horror film.
You can rent or buy Oddity from digital platforms from August 20th. [Oddity on IMDB]
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