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Oddity (film)

Oddity is a 2024 Irish horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Oddity is a 2024 Irish horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy. The story follows a blind medium and curio shopkeeper who investigates her twin sister’s murder using a collection of haunted objects, including a wooden golem. The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2024 and was released in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 30 August 2024.

Premise

Oddity follows a blind medium and curio shopkeeper who is grieving her twin sister’s death. She investigates the murder and uses objects from her collection, including a wooden golem, to uncover what happened.

Production and release

The film was written and directed by Damian McCarthy and is an Irish production. It premiered at South by Southwest on 8 March 2024 and later received a theatrical release in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 30 August 2024.

Reception

At South by Southwest, Oddity won the Audience Award in the festival’s Midnighter section. Later coverage described it as a horror film blending mystery, supernatural, and thriller elements.

Key facts

  • Oddity is a 2024 Irish horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy.
  • The story centres on a blind medium who seeks the truth about her twin sister’s murder.
  • A wooden golem from her collection is an important plot element.
  • The film premiered at South by Southwest on 8 March 2024 and won the Audience Award in the Midnighter section.
  • It was released in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 30 August 2024.
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Canadian context

Oddity is relevant to Canadian readers as part of the international horror-film circuit and festival coverage, but no Canada-specific release, production, or award information is included in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Oddity?
Oddity is a 2024 Irish horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy.
What is the film about?
It follows a blind medium and curio shopkeeper who investigates the murder of her twin sister using haunted objects from her collection.
When did Oddity premiere?
It premiered at South by Southwest on 8 March 2024.
Did Oddity win any awards?
Yes. It won the Audience Award in the Midnighter section at South by Southwest.
When was Oddity released theatrically?
It was released in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 30 August 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddity_(film)
    Supports: Basic identification, plot, premiere date, award, and Irish/UK release date.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oddity
    Supports: Synopsis, director, genre, runtime, and U.S. release information.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/oddity-horror-film-review-2024
    Supports: Film description as a blend of murder-mystery, supernatural horror, and home invasion thriller.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26470109/
    Supports: Plot premise and release information.