Extra Ordinary
Extra Ordinary

Extra Ordinary

2019Movie94 minEnglish

A driving instructor must use her other-worldly gifts to save a lonely man’s daughter from a rock star looking to use her for Satanic purposes.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users89%
Director: Mike Ahern, Enda LoughmanGenres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Rose Dooley, a mostly ignored driving instructor with supernatural abilities, is tasked by a terrified local woman to save her daughter from a satanic U.S. popstar who is draining the souls of young virgins. Rose must confront her fear and harness her underdeveloped psychic powers to defeat the charismatic, otherworldly entity.

Critical Reception

Extra Ordinary received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its quirky humor, unique premise, and strong performances. It was particularly lauded for its blend of supernatural comedy and genuine scares, offering a refreshing take on the horror-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilariously inventive and charmingly lo-fi supernatural comedy.
  • Delightfully bizarre with a strong comedic performance from Maeve Higgins.
  • Successfully balances its horror elements with its eccentric humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's originality, laugh-out-loud moments, and the endearing performance of the lead actress. Many appreciated its unique blend of supernatural themes and Irish wit.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Audience Award at the Fantasia International Film Festival (2019) and the Best Film Award at the Galway Film Fleadh (2019).

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a ghost was allegedly exorcised from a woman in rural Ireland by a local priest.

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4 reviews
yahyaharyantoo

yahyaharyantoo

_absurd, bizarre, heart warming_ this one would become my classics that i would rewatch so many times. the climax really went peak, sksksksksk. gold comedy. **nice ending tho**
Tejas Nair

Tejas Nair

In this horror comedy that really gets on towards the end, Will Forte's part meanders a lot. Which is what affected my viewing experience. But Maeve Higgins (in her feature film debut!) and the overall jocular vein that Extra Ordinary follo...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_A charming Irish ghost story that is consistently hilarious; but Chris de Burgh is definitely going to sue_** >_There is only one way to appease a ghost. You must do the things it asks you. The ghosts of a nation sometimes ask very bi...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Writer/directors Ahern and Loughman clearly have a lot of love for what they're doing and, at its best, ‘Extra Ordinary' is a tale of self-discovery alive with light humour and an awkward romance. But the film is way too uneven - with a won...