The Eclipse

The Eclipse (2009) is a drama, horror film directed by Conor McPherson rated 6.0/10.

Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.

Cast

Ciarán Hinds

Michael Farr

Iben Hjejle

Lena Morelle

Aidan Quinn

Nicholas Holden

Jim Norton

Malachy

Éanna Hardwicke

Thomas Farr

Valerie Spelman

Jenny Sewell

Billy Roche

Jim Belton

Donncha Crowley

Writer

Casper Christensen

Writer

Jean Law

Susan Holden