The Cry Of O’Neill

The Cry Of O’Neill

When you hear the wails…run.

2024 · 7 min · ★ 7.5 · Horror

Years after the mysterious death of his grandmother, a young boy is stalked by a unknown woman in white, a figure who may have more to do with the grandmothers passing than thought…in this modern retelling of the classic Irish folklore ‘The Banshee’.

Directed by Jonty Ross · Written by Lonan Ross

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Lonan Ross Conor O’Neill
Ava Ross The Banshee
Breda Ross The Therapist
Keeley Hartigan Nana
Trevor Ross Funeral Extra
Joey Hogan Young Conor O’Neill
Anatonie Natacenco Extra
Costa Natacenco Extra

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