Hokum is one of those rare horror movies that should click with pretty much anyone, even if you’re not usually into the genre. It’s packed with constant creeping dread, solid suspense, clever jump scares, a touch of gore, and supernatural weirdness, all wrapped up in a solid murder-mystery hook.
The story follows a novelist with writer’s block who heads to a remote, haunted hotel in Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes. Before long, he’s pulled into investigating a disappearance and ends up trapped in the off-limits Honeymoon Suite. Wouldn’t you know it?
Adam Scott is fantastic as a sarcastic, prickly ass, a new type of role for him, I believe. The way he delivers lines with a dry, cutting edge is mwah — chef’s kiss.
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| Rated: | (R) Violent/Disturbing Content | Language |
| Genres: | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| USA release date: | 2026-04-29 |
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| Starring: | |
| Director: | Damian McCarthy |
| Writer(s): | Damian McCarthy |
| Language: | en |
| Country: | US |
Plot
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.