The Night of Samhain
Oíche Shamhna
“Some traditions keep you alive.”
Synopsis
Samhain in ancient Ireland, a young boy makes his first mask to hide from wandering spirits, but his family’s supper is interrupted by a visitor from the Otherworld.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrelly
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrelly
- Original Title
- Oíche Shamhna
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- Jackpot FIlms, Paddy Wok
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrelly
John Farrelly
John Farrelly, Cathal Farrelly, Mia Donnelly
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrelly
Director
John Farrelly
Writer
John Farrelly
Producer
Cathal Farrelly
Producer
Mia Donnelly
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of Samhain
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What is The Night of Samhain about?
Samhain in ancient Ireland, a young boy makes his first mask to hide from wandering spirits, but his family’s supper is interrupted by a visitor from the Otherworld.
Who directed The Night of Samhain?
The Night of Samhain was directed by John Farrelly.
Who stars in The Night of Samhain?
The principal cast of The Night of Samhain includes Tom Kerrisk, Moya Farrelly, Louis Kirwan, Niamh Brolly.
When was The Night of Samhain released and how long is it?
The Night of Samhain was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night of Samhain?
The Night of Samhain holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).