In this episode of Film Curious, Pete chats about catching a midnight screening of Hokum at the Florida Film Festival before its wide release; Damian McCarthy's follow-up to Oddity, starring Adam Scott in a role unlike anything you've seen from him before. We discuss why this folk horror haunted hotel film genuinely scared Pete despite knowing every trick in the book, why you don't need to have seen Oddity to enjoy it but there’s a clear connection, and how Hokum fits into the recent golden era of emotional journey driven horror.

And then there are a few tangents on the bizarre online criticism that certain horror films are bad because they actually deliver on their premise and there’s no “twist,” and why tells work in certain stories but not in others.

🍿Pro Tip: Skip the trailer entirely with this one and just watch the film.

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⏱️Timestamps

00:00 Intro - Brief Episode Info & Film Curious Theme Music

00:36 Hokum Plot Overview (No Spoilers) & Seeing It in a Packed Theater

03:14 Hokum: Another Great Horror Film That Is About the Emotional Journey

04:41 Ashley & Pete’s Tangent on Movies Not Needing to Have a Twist

13:37 Pete’s Rant on the Obvious Give Away in Marvel’s Iron Heart

14:57 Difference Between Giving the Bag Away vs. Only Catch It If You’re Paying Close Attention

19:40 Wrap Up - Definitely a Must See & Try to Watch Oddity Beforehand

20:49 Outro - Thanks for Listening! Don’t Forget to Subscribe!

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