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Hokum

Seen it?

2026 | 108 min | Horror, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Shining or Nosferatu, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $25 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 2.1 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Damian McCarthy

  • Adam ScottOhm Bauman
  • Peter CoonanMal
  • David WilmotJerry
  • Florence OrdeshFiona
  • Michael PatricFergal
  • Will O'ConnellAlby / Jack (The Jackass)
  • Brendan ConroyCob
  • Ezra CarlisleBoy
  • Austin AmelioConquistador
  • Mallory AdamsOhm's Mother