April 17, 2026:

Hokum (2026) is a highly anticipated supernatural folk horror film written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy (known for Oddity), starring Adam Scott as a novelist haunted at a remote Irish inn. The film, distributed by Neon, focuses on traditional scares rather than “elevated” horror, focusing on a witch haunting. It releases in theaters on May 1, 2026.
Key Details for Hokum (2026):
Release Date: May 1, 2026.
Director/Writer: Damian Mc Carthy.
Cast: Adam Scott (Ohm Bauman), David Wilmot (Jerry), and Austin Amelio.
Synopsis: Novelist Ohm Bauman stays at a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes but is terrorized by stories of a witch and disturbing visions.
Genre: Supernatural horror, folk horror, and psychological horror.
Studio: Neon.
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