New Oddity might well be coming for ' crown as the , landing a . Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, the movie sees blind occultist Darcy (Carolyn Bracken) go after those responsible for her twin sister's death, using inherited haunted items as her tools of revenge. Ahead of its release, Oddity still has a perfect 100% rating on from 33 reviews.
(Longlegs also , before slipping to 87% from 202 reviews before its release.) Check out a selection of the first reviews below. "The director's ability to conjure and maintain a genuinely unsettling atmosphere makes this Irish chiller one to watch for horror fans.
" "[Damian] McCarthy and editor Brian Philip Davis deploy high-voltage moments with expert timing, using the dark to their favour in refreshing fashion." "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 centre." "Oddity continues the filmmaker's exploration of supernatural karma and retribution with offbeat characters and a unique vision for scares.
" "A ferociously entertaining, beautifully orchestrated thrill ride that's exactly the kind of horror movie you want to watch with a crowd." Oddity is released in US cinemas this Friday (July 19) and does not yet have a confirmed UK release date. However, it is receiving its UK premiere on Friday, August 16 at the .
The movie also stars 's Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, .