'Hokum' review: Adam Scott stars in one of the best horror movies of 2026
Adam Scott stars in 'Hokum,' a 2026 horror film directed by Damian McCarthy, set in a haunted rural Irish hotel with roots in local folklore. The film follows an American author confronting both supernatural forces and unresolved childhood trauma during a visit to the inn where his parents once honeymooned. Blending atmospheric horror with a tightly constructed mystery, 'Hokum' marks a significant evolution in McCarthy's filmmaking style.
- ▪Hokum is a 2026 horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy, released in theaters on May 1.
- ▪Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, an American author visiting a haunted hotel in rural Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes.
- ▪The film incorporates Irish folklore and centers on a locked honeymoon suite said to be haunted by a witch.
- ▪David Wilmot co-stars as Jerry, a forest-dweller who claims to communicate with spirits.
- ▪Hokum expands on McCarthy's previous horror films, 'Caveat' and 'Oddity,' forming part of a connected cinematic universe.
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Entertainment Movies 'Hokum' review: Adam Scott stars in one of the best horror movies of 2026 Opinion By Josh Bell published 1 May 2026 Travel to rural Ireland in this cleverly constructed horror movie about an American author exploring a haunted hotel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Neon) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom's Guide Verdict: “Hokum”Rating: 3.5/5 StarsVerdict: Drawing on Irish folklore, director Damian McCarthy’s “Hokum” is a creepy story about a haunted hotel, and also an impeccably plotted mystery about a missing bartender.
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