# Release of Damian McCarthy film Hokum

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-damian-mccarthy-film-hokum
> Updated: 2026-10-30T08:43:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The horror film ‘Hokum’, directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, has begun its distribution cycle. Following its addition to the streaming service Hulu, the film is scheduled for an earlier theatrical release in Germany on November 19, 2026, moved up from its original December 31 date by distributor DCM.

The plot follows an American novelist, Ohm Bauman, who travels to a remote Irish hotel to scatter his parents' ashes. The story incorporates elements of psychological horror and Irish folklore, specifically involving legends of a vengeful witch haunting the location.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Damian McCarthy horror film Hokum starring Adam Scott

Damian McCarthy’s horror film Hokum, starring Adam Scott, features a blend of Irish folklore and psychological terror set in a remote inn.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damian-mccarthy-horror-film-hokum-starring-adam-scott

### 2026-10-08: Hokum horror film arrives on Hulu

The folk horror film ‘Hokum’, starring Adam Scott and directed by Damian McCarthy, is now available to stream on Hulu.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokum-horror-film-arrives-on-hulu

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