| Hokum | |
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| Directed by | Damian McCarthy |
| Screenplay by | Damian McCarthy |
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| Distributed by | Neon |
Release date | 2026 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hokum is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott.
An author travels to a remote part of Ireland to spread the ashes of his deceased parents, unaware that his rented accommodation could be haunted. [1]
The film is written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy. It is produced by Image Nation and Spooky Pictures with producers including Roy Lee and Steven Schneider as well as Derek Dauchy, Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde and Mairtín de Barra. It has support from Screen Ireland. The cast is led by Adam Scott, and also includes Peter Coonan and David Wilmot. [2]
Principal photography took place in West Cork in Ireland in 2025. [3]
In August 2025, Neon acquired worldwide rights to the film, planning to release it theatrically in the United States sometime in 2026; the company will also handle international sales at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. [4]