Directed by Damian McCarthy, the supernatural horror film ‘Hokum’ tells the story of reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman, who retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes. The staff’s tales of an ancient witch haunting the honeymoon suite take hold of his mind. Soon, disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance draw him into a nightmarish confrontation with the darkest corners of his past.
‘Hokum’ stars Adam Scott (as Ohm Bauman), with Peter Coonan (as Mal), David Wilmot (as Jerry), Florence Ordesh (as Fiona), Will O’Connell (as Alby), Michael Patric (as Fergal), Siox C (as Witch), Brendan Conroy, Austin Amelio (as Conquistador), and Ezra Carlisle.
Written by Damian McCarthy, ‘Hokum’ is a film produced by Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Derek Dauchy, Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde, and Mairtín de Barra. Executive producers are Ken Kao, Josh Rosenbaum, Ben Ross, Dan Kagan, Rami Yasin, Andrew Childs, Bryan Meng, and Dr. Terence Chan. Production companies are Cweature Features, Spooky Pictures, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and Tailored Films.
‘Hokum’ cinematography is by Colm Hogan, music is by Joseph Bishara, and editing is by Brian Philip Davis.
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Distributed by Neon in the United States and Black Bear Pictures in the United Kingdom, ‘Hokum’ will be released in theaters on May 1, 2026.
Adam Scott is most known for his role as Mark Scout in the popular science fiction psychological thriller television series ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+.
