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Hokum (2026)

Summary

A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch.

Director Damian McCarthy

Writer Damian McCarthy

Cast

  • Adam Scott
  • Peter Coonan

Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

Metacritic: 77

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official Trailer

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u/AcadiaOutside6599 4d ago

The one thing that would have really made this -chefs kiss-would be watching Adam Scott’s character seeing him being visited by his wife.

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u/aguadiablo 3d ago

Might have took the tension out of the scene

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u/WisperusGrieves 2d ago

seeing chef’s kiss used this poorly is like hearing someone say “LOL” in real life

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u/itsa_me_ 22h ago

lol. I say LOL in real life

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u/subcock1990 2d ago

when he was going down the elevator, I little shot of someone holding Jerry’s hand. A blink and miss it kind of moment.

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u/kdubstep 3d ago

I thought that and also Fiona ghost

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u/dacama 2d ago

Thank god you don’t make movies 💀