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Hokum Opens $6.4 M, Earns 86% Fresh Rating

5/4/2026

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Summary

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Hokum opened in the United States with a $6.4 million debut on 1,885 screens.
The film was produced on a $5-million budget and earned an 86% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
It received a B CinemaScore and an 82% Popcornmeter score.
Critics said the movie blends domestic sorrow with folklore dread, emphasizing mood and character over jump scares.

History

Historical Context

The Blair Witch Project, developed from 1993 and filmed in 1997, premiered at Sundance in January 1999 and opened nationwide on July 30, 1999. Its $60,000 budget yielded a $248 million worldwide gross and a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score; Miramax later acquired distribution rights, further legitimizing indie horror.

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Story summary

Hokum opened in the United States with a $6.4 million debut on 1,885 screens.
The film was produced on a $5-million budget and earned an 86% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
It received a B CinemaScore and an 82% Popcornmeter score.
Critics said the movie blends domestic sorrow with folklore dread, emphasizing mood and character over jump scares.

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