Oddity
Directed by Damian McCarthyDani Odello-Timmis, a psychiatrist's wife, is brutally murdered in her newly acquired country house. Her twin sister, Darcy, a clairvoyant, investigates the crime, uncovering a sinister plot. Darcy's pursuit of truth leads to a terrifying confrontation with the dark forces at play, ultimately resulting in a shocking and tragic conclusion.
- rg9400November 1, 2024Another excellent horror in a year filled with excellent horror movies. I went into this movie totally blind, and so I was able to enjoy the twists and turns of the plot. The first half in particular is very tense and mysterious, and it definitely was getting to me. The movie does rely a bit on jump scares, but it also creates a strong atmosphere that is heightened by the few jumps, leaving the viewer to just guess when the next shoe will drop. As the movie progresses and you start to figure out the secrets behind everything, I think some of the tension and scares get deflated, and I was able to predict some of the larger events. It still feels very fresh, though, and the inevitability of the plot is a function of how well designed and foreshadowed everything is. The use of shadows throughout is great. I constantly looked at the background, trying to parse out any outlines. The acting was pretty good, especially from Carolyn Bracken. A very intriguing movie worth your time.
- Desmond DaleJanuary 24, 2025A nice, concise and tight horror that feels fresh and inventive in comparison to the standard beat of Hollywood jump-scare-ridden sequels and spiritual successors. Oddity doesn't have a large cast of characters, nor is there a large variance of scene locations, but I believe its budget constraints seemed to work more in its favor than against it. There's just enough context and background to make the driving action effective but not so much where the film ever feels lulling or redundant. It plagues its viewers with long, study, focused instances of terror rather than quick, vapid jump scares. It's stripped down and lean and its ergonomic cast and set of locations only makes it more claustrophobic and unsettling.
- RazorbitzNovember 29, 2025This was an absolute delight. Steeped in horror narrative tradition while playing out in some truly unique ways, Oddity delivers in almost every way it sets out to. To say more would spoil the experience--I do love how it plays with time and expectation. Taut and brief, will leave an impression in even the most seasoned horror vets. A must watch for anyone who wants to see a modern classic horror film.
- Evan MayOctober 21, 2025Damian McCarthy knows how to frame an unsettling scene. Oddity is a genre-bending film (murder mystery? psychological thriller? supernatural horror?) where slow-building tension is punctuated with a few well-executed jolts. We might begin to see where the plot is heading, but it still reveals our blind spots.
Oddity Trivia
Oddity was released on July 19, 2024.
Oddity was directed by Damian McCarthy.
Oddity has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Oddity was produced by Katie Holly, Laura Tunstall, Evan Horan, Mette-Marie Kongsved.
Dani Odello-Timmis, a psychiatrist's wife, is brutally murdered in her newly acquired country house. Her twin sister, Darcy, a clairvoyant, investigates the crime, uncovering a sinister plot. Darcy's pursuit of truth leads to a terrifying confrontation with the dark forces at play, ultimately resulting in a shocking and tragic conclusion.
The key characters in Oddity are Dani Timmis / Darcy Odello (Carolyn Bracken), Ted Timmis (Gwilym Lee), Ivan (Stephen Wall).
Oddity is rated R.
Oddity is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
Oddity has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Oddity has made $1.9M at the box office.