A bunch of young folks embarking on a road trip through Ireland in an RV find themselves targeted for death by a lethal flying monster after they run afoul of a group of gypsies who put a curse on them.
Director Johannes Roberts keeps the enjoyable story moving along at a brisk pace, takes time to develop the characters, makes nicely atmospheric use of the misty sylvan Irish countryside locations, generates a good deal of tension, and stages the attack scenes with flair. The competent acting by the capable cast helps a lot: Kacey Clarke as the sweet Kate, Roison Murphy as the sultry Anita, Eliza Bennett as the perky Hailey, Colin Maher as the amiable Joel, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as the easygoing Tommy, Oliver James as the smitten Ryan, and Diarmuid Noyes as rowdy smartaleck Chuck. Moreover, Ned Dennehy deliciously hams it up as antagonistic local creep Luca while Stephen Rea isn't given much to do as jerky cop Seamus. The monster looks gritty gnarly and the CGI effects aren't half bad. Kudos are also in order for Peter Robertson's sharp cinematography and Ray Harman's spirited shivery score. A fun little B-flick.
Director Johannes Roberts keeps the enjoyable story moving along at a brisk pace, takes time to develop the characters, makes nicely atmospheric use of the misty sylvan Irish countryside locations, generates a good deal of tension, and stages the attack scenes with flair. The competent acting by the capable cast helps a lot: Kacey Clarke as the sweet Kate, Roison Murphy as the sultry Anita, Eliza Bennett as the perky Hailey, Colin Maher as the amiable Joel, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as the easygoing Tommy, Oliver James as the smitten Ryan, and Diarmuid Noyes as rowdy smartaleck Chuck. Moreover, Ned Dennehy deliciously hams it up as antagonistic local creep Luca while Stephen Rea isn't given much to do as jerky cop Seamus. The monster looks gritty gnarly and the CGI effects aren't half bad. Kudos are also in order for Peter Robertson's sharp cinematography and Ray Harman's spirited shivery score. A fun little B-flick.