Adam Scott from "Severance" is set to star in the upcoming horror movie directed by the filmmaker behind "Oddity."
Every so often, you stumble upon a movie that leaves such an impact, you automatically add the director's name to your must-watch list. Last year, Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy, with his chilling masterpiece, "Oddity," did just that for us. Despite its award-winning festival run, theatrical release, and Shudder streaming, we believe too few had the chance to appreciate its terrifying allure. But fear not, as Adam Scott has just signed on to star in McCarthy's next project, ensuring a wider audience.
As reported by Variety, Scott - recognized mostly for his comedic roles in hits like Severance and Big Little Lies, but not to be underestimated in the horror genre with films like Krampus, Little Evil, and Hellraiser: Bloodline - will lead the cast of McCarthy's next project, titled "Hokum." He'll embody a horror novelist who, unaware of the inn's haunting rumors, travels to a remote Irish location to scatter his parents' ashes.
To add to the horror brew, "Hokum" is heading into production under the team of Image Nation and Spooky Pictures, who previously produced the critically acclaimed indie horror hit, "Late Night with the Devil."
Fans of McCarthy's gripping psychological and supernatural terror will recall his skill in blending the two genres with his previous works, like "Oddity" and "Caveat." The former follows a woman seeking the truth about her sister's murder, utilizing her collection of occult items, including an intimidating wooden man figure. One thing's for sure, the witch tale in "Hokum" won't be a mere storyline.
According to Variety, "Hokum" is set to begin filming in Ireland this month, with Peter Coonan and David Wilmot joining Scott in the cast.
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Enrichment Data:The upcoming horror film "Hokum," directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, includes the following details:
- Plot: To scatter his parents' ashes, a horror novelist played by Scott visits a supposedly haunted Irish inn, unwittingly getting embroiled in a witch story.
- Production: The film is a collaborative effort between Image Nation and Spooky Pictures, who have a history of working together on projects like "Late Night with the Devil" and "Watcher."
- Supporting Cast: Peter Coonan from "Bad Sisters" and David Wilmot from "Bodkin" are part of the main cast.
- Director: Known for his work on "Oddity" (2024), Damian McCarthy will be directing "Hokum."
- Production Team: Roy Lee and Steven Schneider from Spooky Pictures, alongside Derek Dauchy from Image Nation, and Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde, and Mairtín de Barra from Tailored Films make up the production team.
- Filming Location: The filming will take place in Ireland later this month, marking the fifth collaboration between Image Nation and Spooky Pictures.
- Release Date: As of now, the release date for "Hokum" is not confirmed.
- Adam Scott's Horror Experience: Acting veterans who've ventured into horror include Scott with appearances in movies like "Hellraiser: Bloodline," "Krampus," and "Piranha 3D."
The upcoming horror film "Hokum," directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, is set to begin filming in Ireland this month, following the success of their previous collaborations like "Late Night with the Devil." With Adam Scott's impressive horror resume, including roles in "Hellraiser: Bloodline," "Krampus," and "Little Evil," the future of this chilling project is bound to capture the attention of technology-advanced fans who frequent websites like io9, eagerly anticipating new releases in the horror genre.
