Hokum (2026)
Kernel Score: 90% · 60 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror
Released: 2026-04-29
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Hokum
- Stream: Hulu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-29.
Overview
When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
Hokum parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Hokum is an R-rated folk horror film about a novelist haunted by a witch at a remote inn.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film includes disturbing supernatural visions and a shocking disappearance, consistent with its R rating for horror.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — The protagonist is characterized as an alcoholic novelist, indicating drinking content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Damian McCarthy
Cast
- Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman
- Peter Coonan as Mal
- David Wilmot as Jerry
- Florence Ordesh as Fiona
- Will O'Connell as Alby
- Michael Patric as Fergal
- Brendan Conroy as Mr. Cobb
- Austin Amelio as Conquistador
- Ezra Carlisle as Boy
- Mallory Adams as Delia Bauman
Hokum FAQ
Is Hokum good?
Hokum has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 60 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hokum?
In the US you can stream Hokum on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hokum OK for kids?
Hokum is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Hokum is an R-rated folk horror film about a novelist haunted by a witch at a remote inn.
What movies are like Hokum?
If you liked Hokum, try The Shining, Bring Her Back, Black Sunday and The Conjuring: Last Rites.