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Poster for Pooka!

Pooka!

Seen it?

2018 | 83 min | Horror, Thriller, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, 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 23 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

A struggling actor gets a holiday season job as a Christmas character in a plush suit to promote the hottest toy of the year, Pooka; he slowly develops two personalities—one when he's in the suit and one that's outside it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nacho Vigalondo

  • Nyasha HatendiWilson
  • Latarsha RoseMelanie
  • Jon DalyFinn
  • Dale DickeyRed
  • Jonny BerrymanTy
  • Bryan Billy BooneDiner Dad / Angry Dad
  • Caden DragomerLittle Boy
  • Alex Jayne GoGirl
  • Diane SellersCasting Director
  • Cliff WeissmanDetective