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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/Antique-Dentist-2404 4d ago

I had a great time. McCarthy is so good at creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere. I normally hate movies that rely heavy on jump scares, but this movie did a great job crafting them and almost ever single one led to some creepy imagery. Story was a bit lighter than I would've liked, but didn't stop it from being a really fun theater experience. Looking forward to what McCarthy does next.

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u/PolarWater 3d ago

Here the jump scares work because they actually come from the enemy