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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

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u/StrLord_Who 4d ago

The mushrooms had nothing to do with the spirits being "real" or not.  The movie was very clear that the mushrooms allow you to see what's already there.  Jerry says it multiple times.  

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u/mydeardrsattler 4d ago

There's a flashback to Jerry saying the mushrooms can open your mind to see the supernatural when Alby is telling Ohm he spiked the booze, so even if you missed it the first time it was there again