Hokum (film)
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| Directed by | Damian McCarthy |
| Screenplay by | Damian McCarthy |
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| Cinematography | Colm Hogan |
| Edited by | Brian Philip Davis |
| Music by | Joseph Bishara |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Hokum is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, Michael Patric, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio.
Hokum had premiered at the SXSW on March 14, 2026, and is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026, by Neon. The film received positive reviews from critics.
Premise
An author travels to a remote part of Ireland to spread the ashes of his deceased parents, unaware that his rented accommodation could be haunted.[2]
Cast
- Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman
- Peter Coonan
- David Wilmot
- Florence Ordesh
- Will O’Connell
- Michael Patric
- Brendan Conroy
- Austin Amelio
- Ezra Carlisle
- Mallory Adams
Production
The film is written and directed by Damian McCarthy. It is produced by Image Nation, Tailored Films and Spooky Pictures with producers including Roy Lee and Steven Schneider as well as Derek Dauchy, Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde and Mairtín de Barra. It has support from Screen Ireland. The cast is led by Adam Scott, and also includes Peter Coonan and David Wilmot.[3]
Principal photography took place in West Cork in Ireland in February and March 2025.[4]
Release
In August 2025, Neon acquired worldwide rights to the film, handling international sales at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.[5] Hokum premiered at the SXSW on March 14, 2026,[6] and it will be theatrically released in the United States on May 1, 2026.[7][8]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 20 critics' reviews are positive.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10]
References
- ^ Dalton, Ben (March 11, 2026). "UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "Severance star Adam Scott in new supernatural horror to be filmed in West Cork". Irish Examiner. February 7, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (February 6, 2025). "Adam Scott to Lead Supernatural Horror 'Hokum' From 'Oddity' Director Damian McCarthy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ McCarthy, Esther (March 16, 2025). "Ireland is the 'place to be' right now for moviemakers as cameras roll all over the country". Sunday World. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 28, 2025). "Neon Lands Worldwide Rights To 'Hokum' Starring Adam Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ "Hokum - SXSW". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "The Numbers - Theatrical Release Schedule Changes for the Week Ending November 30, 2025". The Numbers. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (December 2, 2025). "'Hokum' – Neon Sets May Release Date for Adam Scott Horror Movie from 'Oddity' Director". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Hokum". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ "Hokum Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 19, 2026.