"Scott plays Ohm Bauman, an author who heads to a secluded inn in Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes, only to discover the place is hiding something deeply unsettling."
"Director Damian McCarthy... built the film to keep audiences guessing. 'They've seen so many horror movies so, 'I bet it's going to happen now' and then my job, I feel, is to go 'No. Good guess, but it's actually going to be now.'"
"'There's only one experience that I had where I walked into a house, I was supposed to be renting... but to... There was something there that, whether it was completely in my imagination or a vibe, whatever, I had to get out of there and not come back.'"
'Hokum' features Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman, who visits a secluded inn in Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes. The film delves into fear and suspense, with Scott carrying much of the narrative alone. Director Damian McCarthy aims to keep audiences guessing, subverting expectations typical of horror films. Both Scott and McCarthy share personal experiences with paranormal vibes, though they remain ambiguous. The film is currently in theaters, showcasing a unique take on horror that emphasizes psychological tension over traditional scares.
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