Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Hokum: Old-School Frights with Adam Scott

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Hokum is a new horror film directed by Damian McCarthy, starring Adam Scott as a novelist who uncovers dark secrets at a remote Irish hotel. The film builds tension with sound design and jump scares, reminiscent of younger James Wan. Scott delivers a strong performance, proving his range in horror. Hokum premiered at South by Southwest and opens in theaters on May 1, 2026, scoring an 8 out of 10. Its a must-see for horror fans seeking solid, old-school scares. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acde25177cc5c1d4

What's up? This is entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. Horror movies remain a Hollywood staple for their low budgets and fresh ideas, and the new film Hocom delivers just that. Directed by Damian McCarthy, it stars Adam Scott as novelist Ome Bowman, who travels to a remote Irish hotel to scatter his parents' ashes. There, he encounters stories of a witch in the honeymoon suite, sparking a mystery tied to his own dark past and eerie visions. McCarthy follows up his hits, oddity and caveat, with his signature style. He builds real tension leading to jump scares that linger, using sound design like a pro. Think a younger James Wan, mixing terror with dark humor to keep things fun instead of punishing. Fans are already raving

about scenes that have people shouting, turn the lights on, or, nope, get out. It's pure joy for horror lovers, hitting that perfect balance without trying to reinvent the genre. Adam Skye Scott shines here, ditching his comedy roots from parks and recreation for a bitter, believable lead. His art carries the film, proving he's got range and straight-up scares, backed by McCarthy's knack for strong acting. Hocom premiered at South by Southwest and opens in theaters on May 1st, 2026. It scores an 8 out of 10, making it a must-see for anyone craving solid, old-school frights.

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