New horror film Hokum has a chilling scene that’s still burnt into my brain

Hokum, starring Adam Scott, puts a new spin on haunted hotels (Picture: Neon)

Hokum is a fun, self-aware title for a horror film when that genre can often be so easily dismissed as such. But this movie is ready to convince you otherwise.

You get your first jump scare less than five minutes in. It’s a warning that this movie enjoys employing that device. Is it original? No. But is it effective? Yes.

What is more original about this latest film from Oddity filmmaker Damian McCarthy is its decision to not take itself seriously without indulging in the cheap gags or bad acting that normally dominates comedy-horror blends.

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