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

West Cork filmmaker Damian McCarthy is delighted that Oddity has been so well received internationally, writes Esther McCarthy

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.