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When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found.
Their hunter Cathal (James Nesbitt) soon picks up the trail. Intent on tracking Mary and Fergal, he will go to any length to succeed in his quest, often using dark arts to aid him. Mary’s only defence is to use an ancient form of her own magic to protect her only son. When local residents begin to be brutally murdered by an unknown life force, the sense of fear escalates. Is Cathal the beast responsible for the killing? Or is it the beats that he is trying to destroy?
Their hunter Cathal (James Nesbitt) soon picks up the trail. Intent on tracking Mary and Fergal, he will go to any length to succeed in his quest, often using dark arts to aid him. Mary’s only defence is to use an ancient form of her own magic to protect her only son. When local residents begin to be brutally murdered by an unknown life force, the sense of fear escalates. Is Cathal the beast responsible for the killing? Or is it the beats that he is trying to destroy?
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
!!!WARNING. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!
When Mary(Kate Dickie) moves into a grotty flat in an Edinburgh tower block with her shy, introverted son Fergal(Niall Bruton), she wastes no time in painting mysterious pagan symbols on the walls. Mary doesn't want to be found, a fact that becomes even more evident when she casts a spell on a nosey housing officer. The one problem is that her pursuer Cathal(James Nesbitt) has aqquired powers of his own in order to hunt and track her down. Why is Cathal so keen to find and punish his prey, and why is Kate so eager to protect her son from the outside world, even warning away young Petronella(Hanna Stanbridge) whom Fergal has feelings for. You will have to watch yourselves to discover the horrifying truth....
I'm not sure why so many reviewers have castigated this enjoyable horror film. A joint Scottish/Irish production, it may not be perfect but at least it has the guts tell a proper story, and a pretty unique one at that, rather than just be yet another routine slasher with assorted bland teens in peril. I was initially going to give this film only four stars, but the more I thought about it the more I realised that it deserved the full five for its originality.
The cast all perform well. Nesbitt is excellent playing a character full of malevolent anger, foolish pride and a lust for revenge which finally proves his undoing. James Cosmo has very little screen time as the mysterious Laird but is a commanding presence whenever he does appear. Hanna Stanbridge is surely one talent to watch out for in the future as she is great as the troubled Petronella.
Also to be applauded are the the director and writers for making a refrehingly original horror involving magic, murder and trangression in and around the traveller community.... Read more ›
When Mary(Kate Dickie) moves into a grotty flat in an Edinburgh tower block with her shy, introverted son Fergal(Niall Bruton), she wastes no time in painting mysterious pagan symbols on the walls. Mary doesn't want to be found, a fact that becomes even more evident when she casts a spell on a nosey housing officer. The one problem is that her pursuer Cathal(James Nesbitt) has aqquired powers of his own in order to hunt and track her down. Why is Cathal so keen to find and punish his prey, and why is Kate so eager to protect her son from the outside world, even warning away young Petronella(Hanna Stanbridge) whom Fergal has feelings for. You will have to watch yourselves to discover the horrifying truth....
I'm not sure why so many reviewers have castigated this enjoyable horror film. A joint Scottish/Irish production, it may not be perfect but at least it has the guts tell a proper story, and a pretty unique one at that, rather than just be yet another routine slasher with assorted bland teens in peril. I was initially going to give this film only four stars, but the more I thought about it the more I realised that it deserved the full five for its originality.
The cast all perform well. Nesbitt is excellent playing a character full of malevolent anger, foolish pride and a lust for revenge which finally proves his undoing. James Cosmo has very little screen time as the mysterious Laird but is a commanding presence whenever he does appear. Hanna Stanbridge is surely one talent to watch out for in the future as she is great as the troubled Petronella.
Also to be applauded are the the director and writers for making a refrehingly original horror involving magic, murder and trangression in and around the traveller community.... Read more ›
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly original - plot driven drama, far superior to most recent Brit-horror
2 April 2011
By Benminx
Format:DVD
Outcast is a weird beast if you'll pardon the pun, as the cover both misrepresents the film, and represents it perfectly. I mean that in the sense that most films with that design are trashy slash-em ups with a beastie constantly munching down on a cast of nubile teens. If you want that, this is NOT that film. However, it is, as the cover suggests, a movie about a monster and a housing estate.
It's also brilliant.
It's worth thinking of this as a cross between a coming of age drama, and a nasty-edged murder mystery, as those are its closest relatives. When Mary (Kate Dickie) and her teenage son Fergal (Niall Bruton) move into a Scottish housing estate, nobody thinks anything of it. However, it's clear that they have something to hide, and that something is very amiss. Amidst the kitchen-sink drama and poverty, we're shown James Nesbitt's angry, dangerous Cathal seeking permission to hunt someone, and undergoing a painful gypsy style ritual, and Mary frantically daubing 'protection' spells on her filthy walls.
The best thing about the film, is that for once it treats the audience as adults and unlike its simplistic American cousins, it doesn't explain everything, leaving us to draw our own conclusions. Have Mary and Fergal done something terrible? Are they victims? Is Cathal a psychopath or a brave (albeit flawed) man on a just mission?
Mystery shrouds everything, and it's better for it. In amongst the grime and the realistic everyday drama, it helps make the more bizarre elements like the runes and magic seem far more real and genuine. It helps that the magic here isn't twinkly lights and explosions, but a more primal, old style - brutal, dirty, chanting and runes and candles - and it feels believable. The relationships are terrific as well.... Read more ›
It's also brilliant.
It's worth thinking of this as a cross between a coming of age drama, and a nasty-edged murder mystery, as those are its closest relatives. When Mary (Kate Dickie) and her teenage son Fergal (Niall Bruton) move into a Scottish housing estate, nobody thinks anything of it. However, it's clear that they have something to hide, and that something is very amiss. Amidst the kitchen-sink drama and poverty, we're shown James Nesbitt's angry, dangerous Cathal seeking permission to hunt someone, and undergoing a painful gypsy style ritual, and Mary frantically daubing 'protection' spells on her filthy walls.
The best thing about the film, is that for once it treats the audience as adults and unlike its simplistic American cousins, it doesn't explain everything, leaving us to draw our own conclusions. Have Mary and Fergal done something terrible? Are they victims? Is Cathal a psychopath or a brave (albeit flawed) man on a just mission?
Mystery shrouds everything, and it's better for it. In amongst the grime and the realistic everyday drama, it helps make the more bizarre elements like the runes and magic seem far more real and genuine. It helps that the magic here isn't twinkly lights and explosions, but a more primal, old style - brutal, dirty, chanting and runes and candles - and it feels believable. The relationships are terrific as well.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lily Childs
Format:DVD
What a strange and disturbing film this is. Dark magic abounds, laced with stark, urban fear. I reserved judgement initially but quickly grew to like it, in a worrying way.
Such an original concept; I love the Celtic magick that has transcended time. There is no fantasy here; even the beast is credible. But we quickly become conscious of the sadness that perpetuates, year after decade after century.
A scary and inviting film. There is no Hollywood in the rubble and filthy Scottish playgrounds; all the actors are raw and believable - James Nesbitt included.
Not everyone will like or understand Outcast - by far - but I recommend it to those that prefer their horror real.
Such an original concept; I love the Celtic magick that has transcended time. There is no fantasy here; even the beast is credible. But we quickly become conscious of the sadness that perpetuates, year after decade after century.
A scary and inviting film. There is no Hollywood in the rubble and filthy Scottish playgrounds; all the actors are raw and believable - James Nesbitt included.
Not everyone will like or understand Outcast - by far - but I recommend it to those that prefer their horror real.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By selki
Format:DVD
Don't be swayed by the bad reviews, this film is well worth a watch. Although there aren't any substantial plot twists the pace and storytelling are brilliant, the plot innovative and the monster brilliant. Furthermore an entirely new and intriguing world has been created, one which I would love to see more of. It is also rather beautifully shot. Definitely one for afficionados of intelligent horror.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At the time of writing this review there are three other reviews, none of which are positive, which I find really surprising. The film is quite low budget (I watched the credits to the end expecting that it was made in conjunction with film 4, but its actually the Irish film board) but probably benefits from that. The acting is very good and the cinematography is excellent. James Nesbitt gives a very good performance and its enjoyable to see him in something other than his cheeky chappie irishman mode.
The entire film has an eerie foreboding feel to it, suiting the subject matter. Most of the location is on a run-down housing estate in Scotland and the feel and characters are entirely accurate.
Criticisms? The special effects are a bit naff and Karen Gillen's name is quoted on the advertising blurbs where, in fact, she has a very minor role.
In summary, I wouldn't go out and buy it, and I probably wouldn't watch it again in a hurry, but its a decent enough movie for a rental.
The entire film has an eerie foreboding feel to it, suiting the subject matter. Most of the location is on a run-down housing estate in Scotland and the feel and characters are entirely accurate.
Criticisms? The special effects are a bit naff and Karen Gillen's name is quoted on the advertising blurbs where, in fact, she has a very minor role.
In summary, I wouldn't go out and buy it, and I probably wouldn't watch it again in a hurry, but its a decent enough movie for a rental.
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Published 1 month ago by Shrewlord
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Outcast delivers solid horror from your local council estate!
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Published 12 months ago by jason crawford
3.0 out of 5 stars
Better than a lot of mainstream horror out there.
No spoilers nor any other such nonsense here, not even an attempt to critique the film. What I shall do is endeavour to explain why IN MY OPINION this film hasn't reached it's well... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. A. J. Quaeck
1.0 out of 5 stars
A total shambles
I recently rented this film and due to being a big fan of James Nesbitt was looking forward to another good peformance however this will always be a big blot on his career. Read more
Published 16 months ago by sheldongate
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original storyline that wasnt too bad for a low budget movie.
The storyline was a little fuzzy and needed a bit more to keep me fully enthralled, but for a low budget movie (LBM) it was good. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ronkira
1.0 out of 5 stars
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I guess Scottish cinema has gone downhill in the last fifteen years. In the mid nineties we had Shallow Grave and Trainspotting. Today, we get Outcast - a story about... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Albatross
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