Damian McCarthy: Father's shop in Bantry inspired a love of horror films

Damian McCarthy, director of Oddity, the horror film hitting Irish cinemas on August 30. Picture Marcin Lewandowski
A former electrician turned filmmaker is enjoying the biggest breakthrough of his career after his latest film became a critical and audience smash in the US.
Bantry filmmaker Damian McCarthy has experienced a career game-changer since his low-budget horror, Oddity, proved to be a hit with both film fans and critics.