Known for Directing
Ivan McMahon has been working in the film and television industry for over 30 years. He holds a Master's Degree in Screenwriting and Film Studies. He is a company director of Fighting Fish Films Ltd and works as a Line Producer on feature films and high-end television dramas. Ivan's list of credits also includes over forty as a 1st Assistant Director and he originally learned his trade by working on horror, sci-fi and thriller films produced by B Movie legend Roger Corman. Ivan is a conscientious, self-motivated and enthusiastic professional who prides himself on his honesty and integrity and constantly strives to achieve the best possible result in any given situation.
Filmography
25 films, 12 shows


Don't Go
2018 · 1h 34m
country: Ireland
Devastated by his daughter's death in a terrible accident, Ben becomes convinced that he can bring her back through a recurring dream. But is it just a dream? Or is Ben losing his mind?


The Hallow
2015 · 1h 37m
country: Ireland
Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.


Pursuit
2015 · 1h 35m
country: Ireland
Pursuit is a modern take on Irish mythology, adapting the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne and transforming it into a road movie and gangster thriller for a contemporary audience.


Black Ice
2013
country: Ireland
A story of youthful misadventure set against the backdrop of a lawless border terrain during the last gasps of the Irish boom.


Songs for Amy
2012 · 1h 44m
country: Ireland
Sean O'Malley, a struggling Irish musician, writes an album for the love of his life in an attempt to redeem himself, with the help and hindrance of his misfit band mates.


Mystics
2003 · 1h 30m
country: Ireland
A black comedy about two old-time conmen who pretend to be able to communicate with the dead.


Wolfhound
2002 · 1h 20m
country: Ireland
Colum Kennedy went with his family to an Irish village to visit the places of origin of their ancestors. Once he arrived in the village realizes that the community is populated by beastly shape-shifting beings able to transform into animals. Colum begins to feel an intense passion for a woman who can transform into a wolf and must make a choice: return to his family and bring her home or to give in to temptation.


Bad Karma
2002 · 1h 32m
country: Ireland
Mental Patient terrorizes her Psychiatrist who she believes is the reincarnation of Jack the Ripper.


Sinners
2002 · 1h 30m
country: Ireland
Powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland about a young, unmarried mother-to-be whose family sends her to a convent. There, out of sight of society, her work in the laundry provides her with close friendships, which bring hope and relief from daily prayer and penance. (Radio Times)
D'Unbelievables D'Mother
D'Unbelievables D'Mother
2001 · 1h
country: Unknown
Irish Comedy starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt


Dangerous Curves
2000 · 1h 25m
country: United States
When a handsome attorney sets off to find a former lover, he finds himself caught in a web of deceit and murder.


The White Pony
1999 · 1h 33m
country: Ireland
Leah is eager to visit her uncle's ranch in Ireland, until her attempt to ride her cold cousin Shannon's horse results in Silky being injured and she is ordered not to ride again. When she meets Lucky, a leprechaun who only communicates with her, she learns that the beautiful white beast she's glimpsed from afar is in fact a bewitched fairy Sorica, who needs help retrieving a magical horn to return to her true form and her own world. Now Leah must juggle secretly helping Lucky, whose reasons for helping might not just be out of kindness; putting up with Shannon; and trying to win Uncle Jaques' trust by entering her newfound "horse" in the local race.


The Haunting of Hell House
1999 · 1h 28m
country: United States
A mysterious, morbid professor who has suffered a number of horrid events in his life tries to help a young troubled man, whose girl friend was killed during an illegal abortion.


Warlock III: The End of Innocence
1999 · 1h 34m
country: United States
A college student unexpectedly finds that she has inherited a derelict house. Accompanied by a group of friends, she goes there to clear it of heirlooms before the structure is demolished. Almost immediately, she and her friends are targeted by a powerful warlock who is very interested in her bloodline.


Knocking on Death's Door
1999 · 1h 35m
country: United States
In a New England village, two newlywed students of the paranormal enter Hillside House to document the activities of a legion of ghosts. They uncover a murderous history that leads them into the clutches of a mysterious doctor.