Hokum (film)

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Hokum
Directed by Damian McCarthy
Screenplay byDamian McCarthy
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Distributed by Neon
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hokum is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott.

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Premise

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]

Cast

Production

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]

Release

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Severance star Adam Scott in new supernatural horror to be filmed in West Cork". Irish Examiner. February 7, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Ritman, Alex (February 6, 2025). "Adam Scott to Lead Supernatural Horror 'Hokum' From 'Oddity' Director Damian McCarthy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ McCarthy, Esther (March 16, 2025). "Ireland is the 'place to be' right now for moviemakers as cameras roll all over the country". Sunday World. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 28, 2025). "Neon Lands Worldwide Rights To 'Hokum' Starring Adam Scott". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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