Hokum

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Damian Mc Carthy

Producer:

Derek Dauchy, Mairtín de Barra, Julianne Forde

Writer:

Damian Mc Carthy

Release Date:

May 1, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 51m

Synopsis

When novelist Ohm Bauman 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.

Cast

  • Adam Scott
  • Peter Coonan
  • David Wilmot
  • Florence Ordesh
  • Will O'Connell
  • Michael Patric
  • Austin Amelio
  • Brendan Conroy
  • Ezra Carlisle
  • Mallory Adams
Moviegoers are saying
This polarizing horror mystery has audiences either completely captivated by its unpredictable twists and nerve-wracking atmosphere, or frustrated by story holes and misleading marketing. While some call it 'one of the scariest movies in a while' with fantastic sound design and a beloved character named Jerry, others feel let down by typical jump scares and pacing issues.
Top Mentions
Heart-Pounding
Nightmare-Fuel
Plot-Twist-Master
Jump-Scare-Heavy
Atmospheric-Terror
Unpredictable
Summary generated from the text of Atom User reviews

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.3
637.4K
120.7K
160.8K
RATINGS 750 FANS
3.3
  • Apr 29, 2026

    this is proof that there is only one thing scarier than a witch…… a man

    15.0K Likes
    -ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-
    -ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-
    Apr 30, 2026

    when you get so high you start getting scared

    11.6K Likes
    blair
    blair
    Apr 21, 2026

    obsessed with adam scott reacting to everything like it’s just a mild inconvenience

    9.2K Likes
    -ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-
    -ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-
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    Apr 28, 2026

    Hokum? I hope she does!

    8.5K Likes
    _modino
    _modino
    Apr 22, 2026

    we don’t talk enough about the sexual tension between adam scott and the elevators

    6.4K Likes
    jer ☘️🦇🎃
    jer ☘️🦇🎃
    May 1, 2026

    England: our sheep are detectives, they’re cute  Ireland: our goats are high on mushrooms and ruining the cars, they must be destroyed

    6.4K Likes
    Justin LaLiberty
    Justin LaLiberty
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    Apr 15, 2026

    Those chalk circles wouldn’t have stood a chance against a sea bear attack

    5.9K Likes
    Alli Weese
    Alli Weese
    Mar 14, 2026

    So scared I absorbed my menstrual disc

    5.9K Likes
    Blue Ghosts
    Blue Ghosts
    Apr 23, 2026

    I really hope he read that guy’s manuscript.

    5.7K Likes
    Kylo
    Kylo

Queue Community Reviews

71%
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21%
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😐 MEH
21%
👎 DISLIKE
8%
Top Reviews
  • Gustavo Dezen
    Gustavo Dezen disliked
    Hokum

    One of the most dragged and slow movies I’ve ever seen, I almost fell asleep about 3 times.

    6D
    Mrkvica
    Mrkvica loved
    Hokum

    Very good especially if you like the director's previous work!

    5D

Atom Users Reviews

3.9
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POPULAR TAGS
#creepy
#heartpounding
#original
#terrifying
#intense
#greatcast

Reviews

  • LV
    Lisa Velez
    #mustseebro

    Please do not listen to the negative reviews about this movie , finally something not predictable! This movie was genuinely surprising in the fact that it was really amazing ! You have to pay attention, you couldnt predict what was going to happen next at all ! If. Youre on…

    CH
    Cory Hatton

    Fantastic sound design, engaging human and supernatural mystery, as well as loveable old Jerry.

    KV
    Kristhyan Villalba
    #creepy
    #original

    I thought I wasn't gonna like it but I did!!! 100% recommended

  • JK
    Jessica Kasten
    #mustseebro
    #surprising
    #indiehit

    12/10. I cannot recommend this movie enough. Please please please trust me and watch it on the big screen.

    SS
    Sophia Sparnroft
    #intense

    emotional masterpiece

    CA
    Chris Abanil

    Trailer looked like it was more than what it was. A few jump scare but not as terrifying. There's just a lot of holes for me in the story. It's a rental.

  • LW
    Leonardo Wells

    Decent movie. Wasn’t really scary. Typical jump scares.

    MS
    Miriam Satterberg

    It was awe full, not scary at all and dumb -don’t get me wrong if I go to see scary movie I want to be scare

    NC
    NERLANDE CELESTIN

    So boring

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Metacritic

76
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Based on 32 Critics
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40
Apr 30, 2026

Despite the heavy metaphors and emotionally weighted hauntings, there’s nothing new here – it’s all painfully dull and familiar horror territory.

Billie Walker
Little White Lies
58
Apr 30, 2026

Rather than certify McCarthy’s status as a new master of horror, Hokum reaffirms his potential, and what should have been a step up serves more of a slight misstep.

Metacritic review by C.J. Prince
C.J. Prince
The Film Stage
80
Mar 16, 2026

It's not elevated horror attempting to reinvent any wheels. It is, however, a very satisfying, very fun, and very well executed scary movie.

Ryan Scott
Slashfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hokum (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Hokum (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 51min long.
What's Hokum (2026) about?
When novelist Ohm Bauman 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.
Who's the cast of Hokum (2026)?
  • Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman
  • Peter Coonan as Mal
  • David Wilmot as Jerry
  • Florence Ordesh as Fiona
  • Will O'Connell as Alby
  • Michael Patric as Fergal
  • Austin Amelio as Conquistador
  • Brendan Conroy as Mr. Cobb
  • Ezra Carlisle as Boy
  • Mallory Adams as Delia Bauman
Who's the director behind Hokum (2026)?
Damian Mc Carthy directed Hokum (2026).
Who produced Hokum (2026)?
Derek Dauchy, Mairtín de Barra and Julianne Forde produced Hokum (2026).