We’re big fans of fairytales.

But not all fairytales come with a happy ending. In fact, in Irish mythology, fairies were often to blame for possessing unsuspecting victims, especially women, and taking control of their lives.

This weekend, a very special horror film by Irish director Kate Dolan is coming to the Triskel Arts Centre. In a first for Irish audiences, the psychological thriller uses Celtic folklore to shock audiences, exploring mental illness and relationships.

You Are Not My Mother tells the story of Char, a Dublin teenager, whose mother, Angela, returns home one day a completely different person.

Angela starts to behave in increasingly erratic ways convincing Char her mother is possessed by some evil spirit and that she needs to save her… before anyone gets hurt.

 

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You Are Not My Mother has been nominated for Irish Film and Television Awards for Best Film, Lead Actor, Best Script and Cinematography as well as winning first runner up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, where it made its international debut.

After its sold-out Irish premiere at Dublin International Film Festival in February, the movie is now on general release in Ireland and frightening audiences up and down the country.

The film makes its Cork debut this week until Sunday, March 27th at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City. The screening also coincides with Mother’s Day weekend so it would make the perfect outing for any horror-loving mammies out there.

Tickets can be found on the Triskel website.