Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: An Taibhse (The Ghost)
The first Irish-language horror film sees a father and daughter caretaking a remote mansion in winter - accompanied by an unwelcome guest.
Set in the bleak landscape of post-famine Ireland, An Taibhse (The Ghost) explores the profound hardships faced by its people. The narrative centres around Éamon and his daughter Máire, who take on the task of maintaining a remote Georgian mansion through the harsh winter. What begins as a seemingly tranquil responsibility soon spirals into terror as they encounter inexplicable phenomena.
This groundbreaking project makes history by being the first horror film ever made in the Irish language.
Director: John Farrelly
92 mins | Ireland | 2025 | 16+
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