Hokum review: I screamed myself hoarse at Adam Scotts new horror movie
Damian McCarthy's new horror film Hokum, starring Adam Scott, delivers intense and sustained scares that leave a lasting impression. The movie follows Scott's character, Ohm Bauman, a troubled author who travels to Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes and becomes entangled in a supernatural mystery involving a haunted hotel. Praised as McCarthy's most terrifying work yet, the film blends psychological tension with folklore-driven horror.
- ▪Hokum is written and directed by Damian McCarthy, known for previous horror films Caveat and Oddity.
- ▪Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, an American author visiting Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes at a hotel with a dark history.
- ▪The film premiered at SXSW and has been described as McCarthy's most terrifying movie to date.
- ▪Hokum blends Irish folklore with psychological horror, centering on a missing woman and a witch haunting the honeymoon suite.
- ▪Kristy Puchko of Mashable praised the film for its relentless scares and called it one of her most anticipated films of 2026.
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Home > Entertainment > Movies 'Hokum' review: I screamed myself hoarse at Adam Scott's new horror movie From the maker of "Caveat" and "Oddity" comes fresh nightmare fuel. By Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers. Read Full Bio on May 1, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.
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