Hulu just added the one new horror movie you need to watch this Halloween — and it’s better than ‘Backrooms’
"Hokum" is now streaming on Hulu, and this Irish folk horror is so spooky you might have to watch it with all the lights switched on.
Hulu has added "Hokum", a lesser-known horror film, to its streaming library just in time for Halloween. Although "Backrooms" and "Obsession" have dominated the horror scene this year, "Hokum" stands out as a chilling and atmospheric thriller.
Directed by Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy, the movie follows American novelist Ohm Bauman (played by Adam Scott) who struggles with writer's block and decides to visit the hotel where his parents honeymooned in remote Ireland. There, he encounters a superstitious legend about a vengeful witch haunting the hotel's suite. Ohm's suspicions are confirmed when one of the hotel workers goes missing, prompting him to investigate the supposedly haunted room.
With an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "Hokum" is lauded as a haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks. The film masterfully builds tension and delivers surprising scares throughout its 100-minute runtime, making it a must-watch for horror enthusiasts seeking something fresh this Halloween.
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