Hokum (2026)
- Directed by
- Damian McCarthy
- Genre
- horror film, supernatural horror film
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, Ireland
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 534 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
An author travels to an Irish hotel. He does not know the hotel may be haunted.
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What happens
Hokum is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy. The film stars Adam Scott as an author who travels to a hotel in Ireland, unaware it may be haunted. Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio appear in supporting roles. Hokum premiered at SXSW on March 14, 2026, and was released in the US by Neon on May 1, 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the story and McCarthy's direction, and grossed $24.1 million on a $5 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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