Question 1

Is Hokum (2026) scary?

Accepted Answer

Moderately so — Hokum (2026) mixes scares with other modes. As a folk horror film, it scored 6.5/10 for fear, 7.7/10 for atmosphere, and 8.1/10 overall on Watch Darkly's curator scale across 2 ratings.

Question 2

When did Hokum (2026) come out, and is it streaming?

Accepted Answer

Hokum (2026)'s US theatrical release date is May 1, 2026. It first became available to watch at home on June 2, 2026.

Question 3

What age is Hokum (2026) appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Hokum (2026) is rated R. Watch Darkly does not assign its own age rating, so here is what the film actually contains. On Watch Darkly's curator scale it scored 6.5/10 for fear, 2.5/10 for gore, and 6.0/10 for intensity, where 10 is the most extreme in the catalog. Content warnings on file: child endangerment, domestic violence, and self harm.

Question 4

Who is in the cast of Hokum (2026)?

Accepted Answer

Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, Peter Coonan plays Mal, David Wilmot plays Jerry, Florence Ordesh plays Fiona, Will O'Connell plays Alby, Michael Patric plays Fergal, Brendan Conroy plays Mr. Cobb, Austin Amelio plays Conquistador.

Question 5

What are some films like Hokum (2026)?

Accepted Answer

Films similar to Hokum (2026) on Watch Darkly include El orfanato (2007), The Witch (2015), The Wretched (2019), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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Release & where to watch

Where to watchUS, as of Sep 15, 2026

El orfanato2007

The Witch2015

The Wretched2019

The Ritual2017

The Hallow2015

Pumpkinhead1988

undertone2025

Nosferatu2024