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Experience a landmark in Irish cinema: An Taibhse (The Ghost), the first horror feature madeentirely in Irish. Written and directed by John Farrelly and executive produced by six-time Academy
Award nominee Jim Sheridan, this award-winning, critically acclaimed film draws audiences into
the darkness of post-famine Ireland. A father and daughter arrive at a remote mansion to care for it
through the winter. As the cold closes in, their refuge becomes a nightmare. With haunting
atmosphere, striking cinematography and powerful performances, An Taibhse is a chilling
big-screen experience.
Presented in Irish with English subtitles.
“Enigmatic, equivocal and deeply unsettling”
SciFiNow · Anton Bitel
Award-winning filmmaking
Best Actress: Livvy Hill, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre, 2024.
Best Cinematography: John Farrelly and Ross Power, FIXION Fest, 2025.
Festival premieres include Galway Film Fleadh, FrightFest and Newport Beach Film Festival.
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