Hokum

"You're scared? You should be." Damian McCarthy once again has absolute command of the screen, creating stories that blend modern-day horror with centuries-old folklore, and a practiced knack for a perfect jumpscare. That being said, Hokum feels the weakest of his work due to the concept and story beats primarily being tread before. In addition, the ambiguity of the magic mushrooms reveal-- the long-dreaded "it was all a dream"-- ends up trivializing the prior stakes. The commitment to minimalism in Caveat and Oddity only work in their favor, and I hope to see a return to form going forward.