Hokum (2026) — Adam Scott’s Folk Horror on Hulu
NEON’s Hokum brings one of 2026’s most talked-about horror films to streaming. Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, a reclusive novelist who retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes — only to find himself consumed by the staff’s tales of an ancient witch said to haunt the honeymoon suite.
Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance drag him into a nightmarish confrontation with the guilt, addiction and childhood trauma he has spent years trying to bury. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy (Caveat, the cult hit Oddity), it’s Irish folk horror soaked in fall atmosphere — practically made for an October watch.
Details
- Director / Writer: Damian McCarthy.
- Cast: Adam Scott (Ohm Bauman), Peter Coonan (Mal), David Wilmot (Jerry), Florence Ordesh (Fiona), Will O’Connell (Alby), Michael Patric (Fergal), Brendan Conroy (Cob), Austin Amelio (Conquistador), Ezra Carlisle (Boy), Sioux Carroll (Witch).
- Release date: October 10, 2026 (Hulu streaming debut; SVOD).
- Where to watch: Hulu (streaming from Oct 10); also buy/rent on digital (Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home).
- Earlier windows: SXSW world premiere March 14, 2026 → US theatrical May 1, 2026 → digital/VOD June 2, 2026.
- Runtime: 107 minutes (1h 47m).
- Genre: Horror / Thriller (Irish folk horror).
- Rated: R (violent/disturbing content and language).
- Distributor: NEON.
- IMDb: Hokum on IMDb
Cast
Adam Scott leads as Ohm Bauman, with Peter Coonan, David Wilmot and Florence Ordesh among the inn’s staff. More October horror on the site: Other Mommy (2026) and Below (2026).
