First Teaser for Damian McCarthy’s Horror ‘Hokum’ Debuts as Neon Dates May 1, 2026 Release

Adam Scott headlines a folk-tinged thriller set at a remote Irish inn rumored to be haunted by a witch.

Overview

The new teaser introduces an ancient witch in the woods and leans into an eerie, psychological tone.
Neon plans a U.S. theatrical release for May 1, 2026.
Scott plays reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman, who visits the inn to scatter his parents’ ashes and is drawn into disturbing lore.
The cast also features Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, and Michael Patric.
Producers include Roy Lee and Steven Schneider for Spooky Pictures with partners at Image Nation and Tailored Film, with Cweature Features attached and support noted from Screen Ireland.