Hokum
Director: Damian McCarthy Run Time: 101 min. Release Year: 2026
Starring: Adam Scott, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Peter Coonan, Will O'Connell
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.
“Similarly, McCarthy knows how to inject some levity, albeit of the pitch black variety much of the time, into his motion pictures. That’s the thing: Certain movies are so damn scary they almost feel like a punishing experience. That can be a compliment, but it’s also not for everyone. McCarthy manages to find the right balance, offering fun amidst the genuine terror. It’s old-fashioned horrific cinematic entertainment in that way. McCarthy is also a master at using sound to his advantage.” ~ Ryan Scott, Slash Film