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BRINGING the first ever horror film to be made entirely in the Irish language to the big screen in Ennis is like “coming back home with the All Ireland”, says the Clare star of the movie. Actor Tom Kerrisk from Langough near Newmarket-on-Fergus stars in acclaimed new film An Taibhse (The Ghost) which was executive produced by six-time Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan. The film will be screened in the county as part of this year’s Ennis International Fantastic Filmfest which returns for its third year and will run from October 25 to 27. Made for just €3,000 the movie which is set in post-famine Ireland has been earning critical acclaim with sold out screenings including at London’s Leicester Square Odeon. The Ennis screening will take place on Sunday, October 27 at Arc Cinema followed by a Q&A with director John Farrelly and lead actor Tom. Speaking to The Clare Champion ahead of the festival, Tom tells us the film’s use …
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