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Send us Fan MailThis week we're unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken's dual performance sharpens the film's grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieOddity (2024)Main EpisodeInterview with Damian McCarthyHow Olin Lost His EyeSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week's movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Many of our listeners have probably never heard of Johnny Horton, but he was one of the best and most popular honky tonk singers during the late 1950s. His specialty were historically inspired songs. Johnny tragically died young in an accident and there is a chilling legend connected to that death. He had a premonition that came true. That wasn't the only paranormal thing. Horton may have come back. Join us for the life and afterlife of Johnny Horton. The Moment in Oddity features Snake Oil. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-640-life-and-afterlife-of-johnny.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Jailhouse Soda Pop Rockabilly  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ireland. A haunted inn. A witch with a grudge. And one very unlucky writer who should have known better.This week, we are heading across the pond for another Damian McCarthy masterpiece, Hokum — the latest from the Irish filmmaker who gave us Caveat and Oddity and has apparently made it his personal mission to make sure we never sleep again. Adam Scott stars as Ohm Bauman, an author who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes and ends up with way more than he bargained for. Because of course he does.We're breaking down the atmosphere, the folklore, the scares — and yes, we have thoughts. McCarthy's slow-burn style is either your love language or your nightmare (or both), and we are absolutely here for it.Director: Damian McCarthyTawny: 3.9/5Miriam: 4.8/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/

Adam Scott stars in a new witch film from the director of Oddity, a film we really dig. It has the tension, subtlety, great performances, horror, mystery, all the vibes and a terrifying witch all wrapped up in one! This is definitely gonna be a Halloween tradition. Check out our review and leave a comment! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT US CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW FOR MERCH AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/mokueststudiosMERCH:SPRING: https://mokueststudios.creator-spring.com/LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/cinekuest_videoAUDIO PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QUT7ziZbCp8Q4pJt76wY0OUR OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS:PARANORMAL CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@valleystrangeGENERAL CONTENT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@mokueststudiosSOCIAL MEDIA:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinekuestvideoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinekuestvideo/SUBSCRIBE, RATE (5 stars PLEASE!) AND REVIEW THE PODCAST ON All available platforms. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! IT MEANS THE WORLD TO US!

Marina Velveth y Al Krueger charlan junto a Noe (La Noe Te Lo Cuenta) sobre las tres películas de Damian McCarthy, incluyendo la reciente Hokum. Editado por Al Krueger,

Iván y, OJO, Hugo fueron al cine a ver #Hokum, el nuevo film de terror de Damian McCarthy, el director de la genial Oddity. ¿Les gustó? ¡Tendréis que darle al play para salir de dudas! ¡Escuchad y opinad, Amig@s! También nos podéis encontrar aquí: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52i1iqZ56ACal18GPkCxiW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/los-tres-amigos/id1198252523 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zK2XsnpHDGRujSTWHpL8Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0b56d4f-4537-47e0-a252-9dfe56b5a490/los-tres-amigos Grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/LosTresAmigos https://www.facebook.com/LosTresAmigosPodcast Instagram: lostresamigospodcast Bluesky: @los3amigospodcast.bsky.social X / Twitter: @tresamigospod Threads: lostresamigospodcast Letterbox: https://letterboxd.com/LosTresAmigos/ #Terror #CineDeTerror #TerrorIrlandés #Sobrenatural #Neon

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The Railroad House Inn celebrated its bicentennial in 2023. Through those 200 years, the inn has witnessed a lot of history in Marietta, Pennsylvania. The oldest continuously operated bar in all of Lancaster County, Shank's Tavern, is also in Marietta. Both of these historic locations are reputedly haunted. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Railroad House Inn and Shank's Tavern. The Moment in Oddity features an arrow injury saving a woman's life. Our location was suggested by listener Kay Eberhart. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-638-railroad-house-inn-and.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Railroad Lady, Ambient Ethereal Guitar by ODennehy from Pixabay

Product-market fit is often treated like a switch: either you have it, or you do not. But in reality, it tends to behave more like a spectrum. A company can have early traction, real customer interest, and even paying users, and still not be in the market where the fit is strongest. That was one of the most useful ideas in Collin Stewart's conversation with Thomas Alflen, co-founder of Oddity.ai, on the Predictable Revenue Podcast. As Thomas put it, product-market fit did not feel binary in practice. It felt stronger in some markets than in others. And that is the real lesson for founders: early signs of demand matter, but they are not the finish line.  The job is to keep testing where the problem is clearest, where customers feel it most urgently, and where your solution becomes easier to repeat and scale. Highlights include: Early Market Exploration (13:30), Impact of COVID-19 on Business and Market Shift (17:24), Market Selection Criteria and Variables (21:54), Recognizing Product-Market Fit and Its Spectrum (24:56), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

HOKUM writer/director Damian McCarthy breaks down the movies that had a massive impact on him growing up in the '80s and '90s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Hokum (2026) Gremlins (1984) Oddity (2024) The Thing (1982) The Thing (2011) Nightmare Alley (1947) The Thing From Another World (1951) The Frighteners (1996) Back to the Future (1985) Fright Night (1985) Re-Animator (1985) Bad Taste (1987) Meet the Feebles (1989) Dead Alive (1992) Heavenly Creatures (1994) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987) Army of Darkness (1992) Blood Simple (1984) The Evil Dead (1983) American Movie (1999) Ringu (1998) Ghost (1990) Dirty Harry (1971) The Ring (2002) Fight Club (1999) - 32:50 The Matrix (1999) The Truman Show (1998) Office Space (1999) Donnie Darko (2001) Southland Tales (2001) The Fall (2006) Alone in the Dark (1982) Jaws (1975) Caveat (2020) The Hidden (1987) The Killing (1955) Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) Vampire's Kiss (1987) Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972) Bad Lieutenant (1992) Blue Ruin (2013) The Toxic Avenger (2025) I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017) The Duellists (1977) He Dies At The End (2010) Other Notable Items Our Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Adam Scott John Carpenter Tyrone Power Peter Jackson Michael J. Fox Crispin Glover Thomas F. Wilson Christopher Lloyd Jake Busey Jeffrey Combs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring novel by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954) Robert Shaye Sam Raimi The Coen Brothers Bruce Campbell Hideo Nakata Patrick Swayze Tony Goldwyn Kevin Smith Robert Rodriguez Our Richard Kelly podcast episode Tarsem Singh Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sarah Michelle Gellar Seann William Scott Moby Dwight Schultz The A-Team TV series (1983-87) Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series (1987-94) Donald Pleasence Martin Landau Jack Palance Jack Sholder Kyle MacLachlan  Michael Nouri  Stanley Kubrick Werner Herzog Nicolas Cage Klaus Kinski Abel Ferrara Mark Isham Our Jeremy Saulnier podcast episode Our Macon Blair podcast episode Ridley Scott Bruce Lee SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If scary bunnies and folk horror are your thing, you're probably already familiar with Damian McCarthy's work — but in case you aren't, his newest project, Hokum (2026), is about to put him on your radar. Starring Emmy-nominated TV actor Adam Scott, this horror movie about an author contemplating bleak endings at a remote Irish inn is about to introduce its indie darling director to a whole new American audience. But after Oddity nabbed five knives across the board when we covered it last August, can his follow-up film survive the hype? Join us on our latest episode as we dig into this flick's symbolism and realize Mommy Issues May is still alive and well here at Spooky Tuesday. References:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hokumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cailleachhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161614/hokum-director-same-creepy-idea-keeps-working/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hokum-ending-explained-adam-scott-damian-mccarthy-interview

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit claremontinstitute.substack.comThe Odyssey: Homer's epic tale of a man's harrowing return home from war. Today, the object of gender-critical, woke narrative extremes in translator Emily Wilson's rendition—and potentially in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation. Spencer Klavan and Ryan Williams discuss the rumors and reports about the summer film's casting: Zendaya as Athena, Lupita Nyong'o as Helen, Travis Scott as the poet Demodocus, and possibly Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page) as Achilles. Will Nolan somehow pull it all together, or deliver a steaming pile of Woke?

This week we're re-airing our episode on the Irish horror film Oddity (2024)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Irish names, 'Mr. Crocket', 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' fixes, creepy dolls, grabbers, psych wards, the Irish mental health system, narcissist vs sociopath, and, of course, where you put your hands. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

On this episode of The 3DO Experience we take some time to discuss another Japan exclusive title, this time the racing game F1 GP!Check Out Call of Duty: Thrak Ops: https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/call-of-duty-thrak-opsProud member of ⁠⁠https://superpodnetwork.com/⁠⁠Follow us at: https://linktr.ee/ThebarberwhogamesFollow Thrak at: https://bsky.app/profile/thrak.bsky.social

HOKUM (2026) — Full Spoiler Breakdown & Ending Explained SPOILER WARNING — this one is fully spoiled. Cupcake and WillDaBeast go deep on Hokum, Damien McCarthy's 2026 supernatural Irish folklore horror starring Adam Scott, and nothing is off limits. What starts as a haunted hotel story quietly becomes something much more devastating: a film about guilt, accidental violence, and whether the ghosts we carry are out to destroy us or set us free. We unpack the full mythology of the witch in the honeymoon suite, trace every character's haunting back to its source, and wrestle with whether McCarthy earned his ending or showed too much too soon. Mike also gets personal in a way that genuinely stopped us in our tracks. We also break down the full Damien McCarthy filmography fingerprint....every crossbow, chalk circle, chained man, and creepy rabbit across Caveat, Oddity, and Hokum...and make the case that these three films deserve to be packaged and sold as an Irish folklore trilogy. Miss our spoiler-free review? Catch it first then come on back for spoilers!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩ Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD#Hokum #DamienMcCarthy #AdamScott #HorumEndingExplained #IrishHorror #FolkHorror #HorrorMovieReview #HorrorExplained #SpoilerReview #WatchSkipPlus #SupernaturalHorror #Horror2026 #HorrorPodcast #EndingExplained #WillDaBeast

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Hokum Review | Caveat & Oddity Director Damian McCarthy Swings Big with Adam ScottIrish folklore horror is having a moment — and Hokum (2026), the latest from writer-director Damian McCarthy (Caveat, Oddity), might be its most ambitious entry yet. Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Rec, Krampus, Step Brothers) plays an author so deeply unlikable you'll be rooting against him, but McCarthy keeps pulling you into his strange, slow-burning world anyway. Think The Shining, 1408, What Lies Beneath, and Creepshow blended with ancient Irish mythology and a very weird goat. Austin Amelio (The Walking Dead) also appears in a memorable supporting role. Cupcake crushes on this sexy dude.Jose (Cupcake) and Mike (WillDaBeast) debate whether McCarthy's supernatural stew holds together and whether this completes what just might be an Irish folklore horror trilogy. Verdicts incoming. Spoilers? Save those for Sunday's SPOILER'D episode.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩  Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD⁩#Hokum #HokumMovie #HokumReview #DamianMcCarthy #AdamScott #AustinAmelio #IrishHorror #FolkloreHorror #HorrorMovie #HorrorReview #Severance #Caveat #Oddity #AMCPlus #TheShining #Krampus #StepBrothers #TheWalkingDead #WhatLiesBelow #1408 #Creepshow #TalesFromTheCrypt #HorrorCommunity #WatchSkipPlus #PodcastReview #MoviePodcast #NewHorror #HorrorFilm2026

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss Damian McCarthy's ‘Hokum'. It's McCarthy's Hollywood debut after finding indie success with ‘Caveat' and ‘Oddity'. Adam Scott stars in this ghost/witch//mystery/thriller that begs the question, what even is reality, man?!? Then Chris closes out the show by sharing the big releases on Physical Media with a major announcement!00:00-09:11: Intro/Hokum 09:12-19:20: Physical Media Picks + 19:21-22:11: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

Allison Stull of Quad Pro Quo joins for a fantastic conversation on Hokum (2026)! We discuss witches, feminism, the McCarthy-verse, Courtney Cox's 2000s bangs, post-colonialism, the Irish, mom stuff, and more. Jen gets Freudian with it. Harry makes really off-color jokes.  For more McCarthy discussion, check our previous episode on Oddity! Content Warning: Spoilers, alcohol abuse, suicide/self-harm Our Guest's Awesome Stuff: Check out Quad Pro Quo Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew for another BONUS episode as they break down one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year: Hokum.Fresh off the success of his truly terrifying 2024 film Oddity, Director Damian McCarthy is back with a new gothic nightmare starring Adam Scott as an alcoholic writer who travels to a secluded hotel in Ireland which may or may not be haunted by a witch. And that's all you need to know. Go see Hokum. Full review in this episode with very brief, spoiler-free thoughts if you haven't seen it yet.#hokum #2026movies #2026horror #horrormovies #damianmccarthy #adamscott #supernaturalhorror #gothichorror #neon #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

The Night Market...what is it? Where is it? Why is it? Join us as we discuss the Night Market, its lore, and why you ask your friend to respec mid District when they pull angry mobs towards you. Are we crazy? We might be...This episode was recorded before the Loremaster's Archive on the Night Market was released. Apparently, we operate on the same "thread" as ZoS.

Dillon, Montana has served some important purposes in its time. This was the terminus for the Utah and Northern Railway and was the supply and shipping hub for the Beaverhead Valley, meaning it supplied most of the mining in the area. Eventually this would be the wool capital of America. The Hotel Metlen was built here and it still stands today in the town's historic district. There are several ghosts that reside within the hotel and not all of them are friendly. Join us for the history and hauntings of Hotel Metlen! The Moment in Oddity features the White Baneberry. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-636-hotel-metlen.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Never Go in the Attic" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

In this episode, we reunited with writer and director, Damian McCarthy, whose chilling new feature Hokum is now out in theaters. (It's so terrifying that it reportedly made an audience member pee their pants during an early screening!) Starring Severance and  Parks and Rec actor Adam Scott, the film is already off to a strong box office start. We chatted with Damian about his experience collaborating with Adam and what he brought to the role of Ohm, the influence of Damian's Irish Catholic background on his writing, and the grueling experience of filming in a burning hot desert. Plus, Damian teases his next horror film, which we already can't wait to learn more about. As always, it was nothing but a fantastic conversation with Damian, so … 
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Synopsis Ohm is a writer struggling to let go of his past. In an effort to move on, he travels to Ireland to spread his parents’ ashes. When he checks into the very hotel his mom and dad stayed at on their honeymoon, Ohm learns about the witch said to haunt the building. Some shady business is afoot. But, having some shady business to attend to himself he goes to his bedroom with a rope and a dream. Fiona, an employee at the hotel stops him from committing the ultimate L, and is later discovered to be missing. Ohm sets out to find the woman who saved his life and hopefully return the favor.  Review of Hokum Hokum is directed by Damian McCarthy, who also directed both Caveat and Oddity, which are both great movies. Hokum follows suit with the same feel and spooky imagery. If I could describe Damian McCarthy's style in one word, I would call it unsettling. While I think I like the premise of Caveat and Oddity better than Hokum, the themes were better in this film. At hokum's core there is a message about self-forgiveness and allowing yourself to heal what is broken within. The main character Ohm, played by Adam Scott, who you may recognize from Krampus (or like Parks and Rec and Severance), is a man who did something terrible and never let himself forget it. He became the villain in his own story and lets that show in the conversations and interactions he has with others. But just like the story he is writing, maybe our character will learn to do something selfless. It’s beautiful, shocking, and unexpected. I will say that I was hoping for a little more out of some plot lines. The witch feels like a subplot that barely makes it into the movie, but maybe I’m just being nitpicky. Score 9/10

This week we dive into Hokum (2026), the latest eerie offering from Damian McCarthy (Caveat, Oddity). Known for crafting slow-burn nightmares built on atmosphere and unease, McCarthy returns with a story steeped in tension, guilt, and creeping dread. We talk about McCarthy's signature style—minimalist storytelling, suffocating tension, and the kind of scares that sneak up on you long after the lights go out. If you're into slow-burn terror and folk horror this is one worth checking out.   Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannas   Music by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the satisfying new horror movie Hokum, Adam Scott plays a misanthropic writer who takes his parents' ashes to the lonely Irish inn where they honeymooned many years ago. There's just a few things dampening his stay: surly staff, a local eccentric and a witch haunting the hotel. Hokum was directed by Damian McCarthy, known for making similarly spooky films like Caveat and Oddity. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Today Griffey, Heath and Sam go deep into Irish folklore to study the haunted offerings of Hokum, the latest spookhouse horror from Oddity filmmaker Damien Mc Carthy. A mixed bag of story threads that never fully pay off, creepy objects that provide arresting imagery and one amazing sequence in a hotel room that could be one of the scariest scenes of the year. We're evaluating this one from every angle, so go see the movie and come join us for this first movie in a very Messed Up May! Synopsis: A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot and Florence Ordesh Directed by Damien Mc Carthy Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/  Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

Damian McCarthy's 2024 horror film, “Oddity,” sent a chill down our spines, so we were eager to check out his latest: this time about a hotel whose honeymoon suite is said to be haunted by a witch. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Hokum” — from the visuals and settings that scared us most, to the character arc of Adam Scott's Ohm, and some key insights from the Q&A we attended with the director and star.

Editor - Brian Philip Davis Hokum editor Brian Philip Davis teams up once more with director Damian McCarthy.  Prior to this film the two joined forces to craft McCarthy's supernatural thriller, Oddity.  This time out, they double down on the dread and jack up the jump scares to keep audiences on the edge of, and often a few feet above, their seats. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, Hokum stars Adam Scott as novelist Ohm Bauman.  When Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he's consumed by tales of a witch that haunts the honeymoon suite. Soon, disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past. BRIAN PHILIP DAVIS Brian Philip Davis is known for his work in genre cinema, with films showcased at major festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, FrightFest, and Fantastic Fest. He has a strong ability to work across multiple genres—from horror to comedy—bringing a confident balance of tone that allows each project to feel cohesive, engaging, and distinctive. In addition to Damian McCarthy's Hokum, Brian's upcoming working also includes The Incomer, a folk comedy (starring Domhnall Gleeson), written and directed by Louis Paxton and winner of the Sundance Film Festival NEXT Innovator Award 2026. Additional titles include Oddity, Bad Day for the Cut, Boys from County Hell, The Occupant, Here Before, and The Devil's Doorway. He is a member of Irish Screen Editors, British Film Editors, and BAFTA, and is represented by UTA.   Visit Extreme Music for the new Extreme Music extension for Avid Media Composer See which Avid Media Composer is right for you Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

When a tormented American novelist stays in a rural Irish hotel, he is soon forced to deal his past traumas. But what has all this got to do with a local witch rumoured to be imprisoned in the hotel's honeymoon suite, a giant rabbit-man, and magic mushrooms growing in the nearby woods? . . . Writer/director Damian Mc Carthy has impressed so far with his CAVEAT and ODDITY, however, is this brand-new release by him any good or simply . . . HOKUM?! Join us on this latest bonus CITIZEN FRAME ep as we discuss. Enjoy! #AdamScott #DamianMcCarthy

This week we host one of the most exciting horror filmmakers of the decade – Damian McCarthy, the twisted mind behind Caveat, Oddity and now, Hokum.   It's the biggest film in Damian's career so far, with his biggest star, Adam Scott playing Ohm, a deeply flawed American writer who travels to Ireland, to spread his parent's ashes. Whilst staying in a creaky old hotel, he stumbled across dark human conspiracy and witchy haunting.   Damian is so much nicer than Ohm, and this is a cheery conversation about the cheeriest scary film I've seen in a while!   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chelsea and James finally watch and review Damian McCarthy's 2024 film Oddity. This week's episode is sponsored by HOKUM, in theaters Friday. This episode is also sponsored by Obsession, only in theaters May 15th. This episode is also sponsored by Rocket Money! Join at https://www.rocketmoney.com/deadmeat This episode is also sponsored by Liquid I.V.! Go to https://liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code DEADMEAT at checkout. Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Golden-Chainsaws-and-Dull-Machetes-2026-Calendar/Dead-Meat-Productions-Inc/9781524892418 MERCH! https://deadmeatstore.com Website: https://deadmeat.rip WATCH OUR PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR OUR MOVIE, “Pre-Game”: https://youtu.be/o__XhcFS5Nc Get the Full Podcast RSS Feed! ► https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeat Dead Meat on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/deadmeatjames Instagram ► http://instagram.com/deadmeatjames Tiktok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjames Reddit ► https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/ Discord ► https://discord.gg/deadmeat Chelsea Rebecca on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/carebecc Instagram ► http://instagram.com/carebecc James A. Janisse on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jamesajanisse Instagram ► http://instagram.com/jamesajanisse Practical Folks (James and Chelsea's other channel): https://www.youtube.com/practicalfolks MUSIC!! "U Make Me Feel" by MK2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:12:59 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Salué en 2024 pour "Oddity", le réalisateur irlandais Damien McCarthy embarque Adam Scott dans un cauchemar aux mille facettes. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Guillaume Orignac Cinéaste et critique français de cinéma; Sandra Onana Critique française de cinéma

Episode 126. In today's episode, Meredith and Kaity talk Oddity (2024). They go in-depth this secluded setting film involving haunted objects and the jump scare that actually made MEredith jump! They also discuss how much they enjoyed the film. Intro and Outro music by the talented A Corten, and art provided by Javon Blair.

The city of Edmonton got its start as a place of trade like so many other Canadian cities. It eventually would be the Gateway to the North. Edmonton has come up on the podcast before when we covered Fort Edmonton. While the fort is one of the most haunted locations in the town, there are several other places with ghost stories. These include theaters, schools, hospitals, restaurants and a cemetery. Join us for the history and hauntings of Canada's Edmonton! The Moment in Oddity features the Silver Wraith. Our locations were suggested by Brodi Tallman and Tania Turner. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-634-haunted-edmonton.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Misguided Seances" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Bob Odenkirk playing a small-town interim sheriff squaring off against the Yakuza is not a sentence that should make sense, let alone sell a movie. It sounds like a dare, or the kind of idea you giggle at before moving on. And yet, “Normal” takes that slightly absurd premise and treats it with just enough sincerity, grit, and tonal whiplash to make you lean in instead of check out (read our review).The film, starring Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul,” “Nobody”) and written by Derek Kolstad— the screenwriting architect behind all the “John Wick” films— follows a small-town sheriff named Ulysses who finds himself pulled into a spiraling situation involving organized crime, buried history, and a small, quiet town that's about to get a lot louder.READ MORE: ‘Balls Up': Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser and Peter Farrelly Go All-In On R-Rated Chaos, ‘Transformers,' ‘Resident Evil', ‘I Play Rocky,' Marvel and More [The Discourse Podcast]It works because “Normal” doesn't behave like a single movie. It slyly shapeshifts. A dry, slightly offbeat character piece suddenly turns tense and violent, then veers into dark comedy, a thriller, and back again. The movie wants you to feel those shifts, to adjust in real time, preferably with a crowd that's hooting and hollering right alongside you.

Why does the galaxy seem silent? Maybe aliens aren't rare—maybe humans are. We explore the strange mix of traits that turned one clever primate into a technological civilization, and whether our oddities might be the real Great Filter.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Quinn's Ideas https://nebula.tv/quinnsideas?ref=isaacarthur

Why does the galaxy seem silent? Maybe aliens aren't rare—maybe humans are. We explore the strange mix of traits that turned one clever primate into a technological civilization, and whether our oddities might be the real Great Filter.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Quinn's Ideas https://nebula.tv/quinnsideas?ref=isaacarthur

Hokum (2026), directed by Damian McCarthy (Caveat, Oddity), is a new supernatural psychological horror story set in Ireland that blends grief, folklore, and isolation — and a troubled writer locked away in a haunted hotel room.Starring Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation), the film follows a novelist who retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes only to become entangled in a chilling legend about a witch tied to the honeymoon suite.As visions intensify and a mysterious disappearance unfolds, the story forces him to confront both the supernatural and his own past.In this episode of Talking Strange, McCarthy returns to the show to break down the folklore behind the film, how atmosphere drives fear, and why some stories refuse to stay buried.Would you stay in a room with a dark history? _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The town of Inveraray in Scotland holds one of the most famous castles in Scotland and a jail from the 1800s that was one of the most modern jails for its time, making this the perfect spot for those seeking history with haunts. Nearby Loch Fyne attracted a long history of clans and people with its rich fishing of herring and oysters and is the longest sea loch in the country. The waters also harbor dolphins, seals, otters and even basking sharks. Stories claim that a phantom galleon occasionally appears on the loch and it seems to signal death is coming. What are some other haunts around this village? Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Inveraray, Scotland. The Moment in Oddity features the Dancing Plague of 1518. Our location was suggested by James McKenna. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-632-haunted-inveraray-scotland.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Celtic Rhythm Produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12231-celtic-rhythm Pictures by Reinhard Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63474300 By Simon Burchell - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110285776

World War I would birth the beginnings of the Air Service branch of the Army, which would eventually become the Air Force. This branch of the military is almost 80 years old, making it the youngest branch of the military until the Space Force was established in 2019. There are currently over 50 active-duty air force bases around the world. They serve a variety of purposes from combat operations to support training to logistics to command. Several of these bases have ghost stories connected to them. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of these various American Air Force bases! The Moment in Oddity features the Secret Subway. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/03/hgb-ep-630-haunted-air-force-bases.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Video by Souzan B from Pixabay

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HOKUM MOVIE REVIEW While Irish director Damian McCarthy is a big name in the serious horror fan community, especially after two fantastic films Caveat (2020) and Oddity (2024), his latest film Hokum that premiered at SXSW might just be the one to break him wide. Adam Scott plays Ohm, a successful author on a trip […]

Send a textA misfit group of unwitting podcasters stumble upon a cursed ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that placing their lips on the whistle will summon strange new feelings deep inside them. On Episode 711 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is the horror flick Whistle from director Corin Hardy! We also talk about 90s teen horror, films with great soundtracks, and react to trailers for the films; Hokum and The Serpent's Skin! So grab your favorite ancient cursed artifact, avoid taking drugs from the local youth pastor, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Shudder, Joe Bob Briggs, good sized libraries, old school horror hosts, The Last Drive In, upset horror fans, Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Manny Ramirez, Drew Peacock, Friday the 13th, Happy Jason Day, The Andromeda Strain, Godzilla, Monarch, Apple TV+, Kurt Russell, Parasite, Demi Moore, Superstition, The Slumber Party Massacre, Evil Dead II, Demonic Toys, The Rage: Carrie 2, Wishmaster II, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, Secret Window, Suicide Girls Must Die, Unaware, The Innkeepers, Ti West, Evidence, Big Ass Spider, The Ranger, Snatchers, Jeremy Holm, Incarnate, The Wicker Man, Slaughter of the Innocents, Monkeyshines, Ron Jeremy, Terror Firmer, Poultrygeist, Svengoolie, Caren Kaye, Dean Cundey, The Fog, Megatron, Scooby-Doo, Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Dan Gilvezan, Scream and Scream Again, Donald Webster, Robert Painter, Over the Top, Hokum, Adam Scott, Oddity, Caveat, The Zombie Grrlz, More Deadly Podcast, The Serpent's Skin, Alice Maio Mackay, Charmed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, RIP Jennifer Runyon, Carnosaur, The Crow, Whistle, Corin Hardy, The Crow, Jason Mamoa, The Hallow, The Nun, Glenn Fabry, Nick Frost, Sophie Nelisse, Dafne Keen, Donnie Darko, My Bloody Valentine, The Breakfast Club, Nightmare on Elm St: Dream Master, Wes Craven, Paul Verhoven, The Ruins, Jena Malone, Aztec Death Whistles, “The Hellraiser Rubik's Cube”, The Faculty, The Guest, Blade II, Fouls Balls, Sirat, One Battle After Another, Buckfast, Michael Jackson Biopic, Django Unchained, Drum, Drum, Hokum if you got em, vegan Aztec death whistle, Wrap It Slap It and Put Your Lips Around It, and The Patreon Pimp.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah is one of the oldest amusement parks in America and still continues to thrill children and adults with rides, entertainment and special events. It is North America's largest family owned amusement park and features world record breaking thrill rides. And while it is a place of great fun, it has also hosted some tragedy and death and perhaps that is why several areas of the park have unexplained experiences and ghosts. Join us for the history and hauntings of Lagoon Amusement Park. The Moment in Oddity features Sea Themed Pulpits. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/03/hgb-ep-628-lagoon-amusement-park.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Pascifica" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Video by Alex Agrico from Pixabay

Thistle Hill House is also known as the Wharton-Scott House and was built back in the early 1900s in Fort Worth, Texas. This historic mansion goes back to the cattle baron era of the city and indeed, it was home to a cattle baron's daughter. This is a gorgeous and unique home, so its not surprising that previous owners would stick around even after passing away. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Thistle Hill House. The Moment in Oddity features security geese. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/02/hgb-ep-626-thistle-hill-house.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Lucid Nightmare" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1