Get ready to sleep with the lights on! The horror genre is about to get a chilling new addition, and it’s coming sooner than you think. Neon has officially announced the release date for Hokum, the highly anticipated supernatural horror film from Oddity director Damian McCarthy. Mark your calendars for May 1, 2026, because this is one cinematic nightmare you won’t want to miss—or maybe you will, if you’re not a fan of witches and haunted inns. But here’s where it gets intriguing: Hokum isn’t just another horror flick. It’s a blend of McCarthy’s signature eerie storytelling and a star-studded cast led by the versatile Adam Scott, known for his roles in Severance and Krampus. And this is the part most people miss: Scott plays a horror novelist who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, completely unaware that the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch. Talk about irony! Is this a case of art imitating life, or life imitating art? You decide. Joining Scott are Peter Coonan (The Alienist: Angel of Darkness) and David Wilmot (Station Eleven), adding even more depth to this spine-tingling tale. Behind the scenes, the film is produced by heavyweights like Roy Lee (Weapons) and Steven Schneider (Insidious), ensuring that Hokum will deliver the thrills fans crave. But here’s the controversial part: In an era where horror often relies on jump scares, McCarthy promises a ‘fresh and unique approach.’ Will it live up to the hype, or will it fall flat? Schneider seems confident, stating, ‘We can’t wait for audiences everywhere to experience what we’ve created together.’ But the real question is: Are you ready for what Hokum has in store? Let’s spark a debate—do you think Hokum will redefine supernatural horror, or is it just another ghost story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
