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Hokum

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When novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
Hokum

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Critics Consensus

A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks, Hokum further solidifies writer-director Damian McCarthy as a modern master of horror.

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Damian McCarthy

Director

Adam Scott

Ohm Bauman

David Wilmot

Jerry

Florence Ordesh

Fiona

Peter Coonan

Mal

Michael Patric

Fergal

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Mar 19
3.5/4
'Hokum’ isn’t a slow burn, but one of its strengths is how it slides in and out of shocking images and dread-filled atmosphere. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Mar 19
The scares in Hokum had me howling, jumping, and desperate to cover my eyes. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo The Playlist Mar 18
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What could have easily been an overstuffed confluence of ideas – a haunted house, a ghost, a witch, a murder, oh my! – comes together so effectively because of McCarthy’s masterful command of what scares audiences. Go to Full Review Hoai-Tran Bui Inverse 11h
What’s most remarkable about Hokum is that it’s not doing anything especially novel or innovative within the confines of the genre; instead, it’s simply a showcase for how a well-crafted, rock-solid ghost movie can still petrify you beyond belief. Go to Full Review Julian Singleton Cinapse Mar 20
Few films can be terrifying, hilarious, or moving on their own–but that McCarthy pulls off all three with surprising balance within the full trappings of horror speaks to the deft, exhilarating spell he casts with Hokum. Go to Full Review Greg Greene Fangoria Mar 18
The trajectory established with CAVEAT and ODDITY sets a high bar for Damian McCarthy’s third film, and HOKUM hits the mark. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
Director
Damian McCarthy
Screenwriter
Damian McCarthy
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, Spooky Pictures, Cweature Features
Rating
R (Language|Violent/Disturbing Content)
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 41m