Oddity is a 2024 Irish horror film about a blind psychic named Darcy who runs a curio shop. Still grieving the murder of her twin sister, she becomes convinced that a strange wooden mannequin in her collection holds clues to uncovering the truth about the crime.
The film is packed with eerie moments, ghosts, and chilling mysteries as Darcy pieces together what really happened. The movie premiered at the South by Southwest festival, where it won the Audience Award in the Midnighter section.
Why Is Oddity Rated R?
Oddity is Rated R for some bloody images/gore and language. It stands for “Restricted” and means that the movie contains content that may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. Children under 17 can only watch an R-rated movie if they are accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.
Violence
- The film has intense and scary scenes.
- A man falls and breaks his leg, with snapping sounds and a bone visibly sticking out.
- A woman falls through a hole, hitting her head and lying in a pool of blood. Blood pours from her nose and mouth as she gasps.
- A man’s head is smashed offscreen, but the aftermath is shown with blood, brain matter, and pieces of skull.
- A woman is beaten to death with a hammer (offscreen), and blood and gore are visible.
- A man bites another man’s foot, implying cannibalism.
- Mutilated bodies and spilled insides are seen in detail. A character even scoops some of the insides up with their hands.
- Jump-scares, creepy ghosts, and threatening monsters are frequent.
- A woman watches a home video where a ghostly corpse appears and screams at her to “RUN!”
Language
- Three uses of the word “f–k.”
- Other mild words like “stupid” appear occasionally.
Sex and Nudity
- Minimal content.
- Dialogue hints at an extramarital affair but doesn’t go into detail.
Substance Use
- A woman is briefly shown drinking wine.
Is Oddity Suitable for Teens?
Oddity is rated R and best suited for viewers 17 and older due to its graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and language.
Official Trailer
FAQs:
Q: Is Oddity scary?
A: Yes, the movie is filled with intense and frightening moments, including ghosts, jump-scares, and disturbing visuals.
Q: How graphic is the violence in Oddity?
A: The violence is very graphic, with detailed injuries, blood, and unsettling images of death and mutilation.
Q: Is there a lot of bad language in Oddity?
A: The movie uses “f–k” three times and has some mild insults like “stupid.”