2026 has delivered a string of good horror movies, and the newest is Hokum, written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Heavily inspired by The Shining, the film follows author Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott), a rather unpleasant writer struggling with writer’s block as he tries to complete his fantasy novel. Adding to his emotional distress, Bauman is also grieving the loss of his parents and is traveling to Ireland to scatter their ashes near the hotel where they honeymooned.
What to expect from Hokum…..
The hotel is a once-grand building nearing its end, scheduled to close for the winter. Even more curious is the story of its honeymoon suite, which is always locked and sealed off. Inside lives a terrifying, ancient woman – a truly unpleasant character. Fiona, a member of the hotel staff, warns the protagonist about her, and despite his general distrust of everyone at the hotel, he finds himself drawn to her. When Fiona disappears on Halloween and is never seen again, he becomes deeply worried. He demands another search of the hotel, even if it means entering the forbidden honeymoon suite. The main character, Adam Scott (who bears a striking resemblance to David Tennant), starts off as somewhat unlikeable, but his experiences gradually reveal his more human side.
As the story progresses, a sense of dread builds, and the director uses several predictable but well-executed jump scares. However, the film truly shines with its cleverly designed and genuinely chilling scenes that create a real sense of unease.
Damian McCarthy’s earlier films, ‘Oddity’ and ‘Caveat,’ showed his strong talent for creating genuinely scary horror, similar to the early work of James Wan. His new film, ‘Hokum,’ is his best yet, and many hope a major studio will recognize his skill and give him the opportunity to make even more films with creative freedom.
Here’s the Hokum trailer…..
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