The first official trailer for the upcoming supernatural horror film Hokum has arrived online, giving audiences their most revealing look yet at the latest project from Oddity director Damian McCarthy. The eerie footage begins to unveil the unsettling world McCarthy is building for his next cinematic nightmare.
The film stars Adam Scott, who plays a mysterious novelist named Ohm Bauman. The trailer hints at a story steeped in psychological dread, with Bauman becoming entangled in strange and increasingly disturbing events surrounding a remote location that appears to hold dark secrets.
While the full plot remains closely guarded, the trailer leans heavily into McCarthy’s trademark slow-burn tension and supernatural unease. The visuals showcase dimly lit interiors, haunting imagery, and the kind of creeping atmosphere that helped Oddity gain a strong following among horror fans.
Hokum is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026, positioning it as one of the spring horror releases to watch. With McCarthy returning to the genre after the success of his previous film, expectations are high that Hokum will deliver another chilling and atmospheric experience for horror audiences.
The release of the trailer marks the official start of the film’s marketing campaign, and fans can expect additional promotional material in the coming weeks as the theatrical date approaches.
