Set during the tail end of the Great Famine, the story explores the unspoken hardships and evils that people endured after the famine ended.
The film delves into the severe challenges of post-famine Ireland, where societal collapse left many vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and violence. By intertwining historical reality with the supernatural, "An Taibhse" sheds light on the resilience and suffering of those grappling with these hidden evils as they sought to rebuild their lives amidst the lingering devastation
Éamon (Tom Kerrisk) and his daughter Máire (Livvy Hill), who undertake the care of a remote Georgian Mansion through the harsh winter. Their task, initially serene, veers into terror as they encounter inexplicable phenomena. The film explores the depths of human resilience in the face of unspeakable horror, presenting a nuanced portrayal of survival and the complex ways the mind adapts to protect itself..
Produced, Written & Directed - John Farrelly
Executive Producers - Jim Sheridan, Tom Kerrisk
Starring - Tom Kerrisk, Livvy Hill, Anthony Murphy
Genre - Horror
Runtime - 1 Hour 31 Minutes
Language - Irish
Cast
Tom Kerrisk Eamon
Livvy Hill Máire
Anthony Murphy Land Steward
Tom Stafford Coachman
Crew
John Farrelly Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Colourist & Editor
Tom Kerrisk Executive Producer, Composer
Jim Sheridan Executive Producer
Ross Power Cinematographer
Tom Stafford Production Sound
Cathal Fitzpatrick 1st Assistant Director
Dario Nunes Camera Assistant
Simon Osiewicz Boom Operator
Rebecca Monaghan 2nd AD & Irish Translator
Ally Donald Composer
Reuben Harvey Additional Music
Noelle Rowley Sound Designer
Kevin McCloskey Sound Mixer
Aisling Doyle - Prosthetics Make Up