The Film Jury is back in session to rule on Oddity (2024), the acclaimed Irish supernatural horror film from writer-director Damian Mc Carthy. Hosts James Patrick, Meagan Jones, and Kristina Patrick dive into one of the year's most talked-about genre entries — a chilling, stylish blend of grief, revenge, and the uncanny.

Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, and Caroline Menton, Oddity follows a blind medium who returns to confront her sister's killer, armed with a mysterious wooden mannequin and a growing sense that something otherworldly seeks justice of its own.

The panel dissects the film's inventive scares, meticulous sound design, and practical effects, praising Mc Carthy's command of tension and eerie atmosphere. From its emotional undercurrent to its shocking finale, the trio debates whether Oddity earns its status as a modern horror standout or merely teases greatness from the shadows.

The Verdict: 11/15 Gavels

• James Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:

• Meagan Jones — 3/5 Gavels:

• Kristina Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:

Tune in as The Film Jury renders its verdict on Oddity and examines why this small-scale indie is making such a big impression in the world of horror cinema.

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The Film Jury returns to the courtroom of cinema for its second case: Dangerous Animals (2025) — a dark psychological thriller that slithers between ambition, obsession, and survival. Hosts James Patrick, Meagan Jones, and Denise Black sink their teeth into the film's moral tension, unpredictable twists, and slow-burn performances to determine whether this creature of a movie is a predator or just all bark.

Written and directed by David Farr, Dangerous Animals stars David Dastmalchian, Katie Leung, and Tuppence Middleton in a tense story of a journalist drawn into a deadly web while investigating an enigmatic tech billionaire. The hosts explore the film's sharp social commentary, striking cinematography, and unnerving tone that blends corporate satire with primal suspense.

From its layered character work to its shocking third act, the panel debates: does Dangerous Animals truly bare its fangs, or does it play too safe?

The Verdict: 9/15 Gavels

• Meagan Jones — 3/5 Gavels

• Denise Black — 3/5 Gavels

• James Patrick — 3/5 Gavels:

Join The Film Jury as we deliberate whether Dangerous Animals deserves your attention or should quietly retreat into the cinematic wilderness.

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The Film Jury is officially in session! In our debut episode, hosts James Patrick, Kat Stratford, and Kristina Patrick take on the haunting new supernatural horror film Shelby Oaks (2024 / 2025) — the long-awaited directorial debut from filmmaker and YouTuber Chris Stuckmann.

The trio dives deep into the mystery behind the movie's production delays, its ambitious story of grief and trauma, and whether the hype surrounding Stuckmann's first feature was ultimately justified.

Starring Camille Sullivan, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, Keith David, and Brendan Sexton III, Shelby Oaks follows a woman's desperate search for her missing sister — one of the members of a paranormal investigation group known as The Paranormal Paranoids. As the truth unfolds, she's forced to confront supernatural forces and buried guilt in a film that blends indie drama with psychological horror.

The panel debates everything from the film's tone and pacing to its cinematography, score, and emotional payoff. Is it a bold debut, a misfire, or something in between?

The Verdict: 9/15 Gavels

• Kat Stratford — 4/5 Gavels

• Kristina Patrick — 3/5 Gavels

• James Patrick — 2/5 Gavels

Join The Film Jury as we render our first official verdict and decide whether Shelby Oaks deserves your attention or should stay buried in the archives of the Paranormal Paranoids.

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