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Overview

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.

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HOKUM - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 1

Cast

Director:

Damian McCarthy

Writer:

Damian McCarthy

Release Date:

2026-04-29

Run Time:

107m

Tagline:

We've been expecting you.

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Keywords:

folk horror haunted novelist remote inn supernatural horror witch

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 5,000,000.00$

Revenue: 22,735,746.00$

Vote Average: 6.9/10

Vote Count: 55 Votes

Movie Popularity: 14.3121

Spoken Languages: English

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- 22 April 2026 at 8:39 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a prickly, cynical novelist who writes depressing books because his real life hasn't exactly been a sunshine-and-rainbows affair. He travels to a remote, weathered inn in rural Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes at the site of their honeymoon. The vibes are immediately "off." The inn’s owner tells tales of a witch haunting the locked honeymoon suite, and when a hotel staffer vanishes, Ohm is forced to enter the room. What he finds isn't just a ghost story; it’s a psychological labyrinth where his past trauma and some very real, very physical supernatural horrors collide. THE PROS Damian McCarthy is becoming the king of "low-budget, high-terror" cinema. After Oddity and Caveat, he’s mastered the art of making a simple room feel like a death trap. The "Honeymoon Suite" sequence is a masterclass in tension—it’s claustrophobic, unpredictable, and features some of the best production design in 2026 horror. Adam Scott is a "Guaranteed Banger" here; he plays "unkind and terrified" with a nuance that makes you root for him even when he’s being a jerk. The sound design is oppressive—every creak and silence is designed to make you jump out of your skin, and the scares feel earned rather than cheap. THE CONS The first act is a bit of a slow climb. It takes its time setting up Ohm’s backstory and the geography of the inn, which might test the patience of "slash-and-dash" horror fans. There’s also a late-game plot twist that has split audiences right down the middle—some call it a stroke of genius, while others think it complicates an otherwise tight ghost story. It also leans heavily into McCarthy’s established tropes (creepy dolls, tape recorders, weird motifs), so if you’ve seen his previous work, you might feel a slight sense of "déjà vu" amidst the screams. THE VERDICT An 8/10 that solidifies McCarthy as a horror heavyweight. It’s a "Masterpiece" of atmosphere that proves you don't need a massive CGI budget to terrify people—just a locked door and a good story. It’s the kind of movie that makes you want to keep the lights on and definitely reconsider booking any "heritage" hotels for your next holiday. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA Director Damian McCarthy brought back his "uncanny rabbit" motif from his previous films, which has become a bit of a calling card for his "Cweature Features" production house. Also, Adam Scott reportedly took the role because he was a massive fan of Oddity and wanted to do something "truly dark" after years of comedy. The film features a monologue about a witch that was shot in one continuous, five-minute take to build maximum dread for the audience—it was so effective that several crew members reportedly left the room during filming. THE VIBE Like a cold draft in a room with no windows. It’s intimate, unsettling, and feels like something is watching you from the corner of your eye the entire time.

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HOKUM - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 1

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 22 April 2026 at 9:39 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a prickly, cynical novelist who writes depressing books because his real life hasn’t exactly been a sunshine-and-rainbows affair. He travels to a remote, weathered inn in rural Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes at the site of their honeymoon. The vibes are immediately “off.” The inn’s owner tells tales of a witch haunting the locked honeymoon suite, and when a hotel staffer vanishes, Ohm is forced to enter the room. What he finds isn’t just a ghost story; it’s a psychological labyrinth where his past trauma and some very real, very physical supernatural horrors collide.
THE PROS
Damian McCarthy is becoming the king of “low-budget, high-terror” cinema. After Oddity and Caveat, he’s mastered the art of making a simple room feel like a death trap. The “Honeymoon Suite” sequence is a masterclass in tension—it’s claustrophobic, unpredictable, and features some of the best production design in 2026 horror. Adam Scott is a “Guaranteed Banger” here; he plays “unkind and terrified” with a nuance that makes you root for him even when he’s being a jerk. The sound design is oppressive—every creak and silence is designed to make you jump out of your skin, and the scares feel earned rather than cheap.
THE CONS
The first act is a bit of a slow climb. It takes its time setting up Ohm’s backstory and the geography of the inn, which might test the patience of “slash-and-dash” horror fans. There’s also a late-game plot twist that has split audiences right down the middle—some call it a stroke of genius, while others think it complicates an otherwise tight ghost story. It also leans heavily into McCarthy’s established tropes (creepy dolls, tape recorders, weird motifs), so if you’ve seen his previous work, you might feel a slight sense of “déjà vu” amidst the screams.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10 that solidifies McCarthy as a horror heavyweight. It’s a “Masterpiece” of atmosphere that proves you don’t need a massive CGI budget to terrify people—just a locked door and a good story. It’s the kind of movie that makes you want to keep the lights on and definitely reconsider booking any “heritage” hotels for your next holiday.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
Director Damian McCarthy brought back his “uncanny rabbit” motif from his previous films, which has become a bit of a calling card for his “Cweature Features” production house. Also, Adam Scott reportedly took the role because he was a massive fan of Oddity and wanted to do something “truly dark” after years of comedy. The film features a monologue about a witch that was shot in one continuous, five-minute take to build maximum dread for the audience—it was so effective that several crew members reportedly left the room during filming.
THE VIBE
Like a cold draft in a room with no windows. It’s intimate, unsettling, and feels like something is watching you from the corner of your eye the entire time.

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