Official Trailer Released for 'Hokum' Horror Film

The official trailer for the upcoming horror film "Hokum" has been released, offering a chilling preview of director Damian McCarthy's latest supernatural thriller set in rural Ireland. Starring Adam Scott as a troubled novelist drawn into eerie local legends, the film is scheduled for a world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 14, 2026, followed by a nationwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

In "Hokum," Scott portrays Ohm Bauman, an American horror author who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes. The location holds personal significance as the site of their honeymoon, but Bauman's stay quickly unravels as he encounters staff and locals sharing tales of an ancient witch said to haunt the property, particularly its honeymoon suite. According to the film's synopsis, these stories trigger disturbing visions for Bauman, culminating in a shocking disappearance that forces him to confront buried elements of his own past. The narrative blends psychological suspense with Irish folklore, emphasizing an atmosphere of slow-building dread through shadowy interiors and uncanny encounters.

The trailer, distributed by Neon, captures this...