Oddity serves up terror that will make your heart race, and drop at the same time. Well placed jump scares accompany an ominous sense of dread, as the mystery at the heart of the film slowly unravels.
Although the plot is predictable at times, this is still a well crafted haunted house film with a very effective fright factor. There is a supernatural element, but the film also carves out some realistic scares that will make you want to triple check your doors are locked tonight. it creates a sense of unease surrounding its characters, always hinting that something sinister is coming their way.
While I do wish certain elements of the story had been more unpredictable, the way it’s told is still quite satisfying. I may have guessed a few reveals before their time came, but the film’s horror aspects kept my level of suspense high. There was a lot of thrill in not knowing how or when events would unfold, even if I knew they were eventually coming. Characters sometimes behave in ways that you’ll have to suspend disbelief, but the payoff is rewarding enough to let it slide.
Oddity delivers some of the best scares of 2024. It overcomes some predictable plot points with brilliantly crafted terror and a wholly satisfying conclusion. If you’re looking for a horror movie that’ll make you want to sleep with the lights on, this is the one.
3.5/5
Review by: Benjamin Garrett