Hokum Sealed The Debate For Me

Is Damian McCarthy already having a stronger run than Ti West? In this video, I dive into one of my most controversial horror opinions yet: why I believe Damian McCarthy's first three films—Hokum, Oddity, and Caveat—are more impactful as horror movies than the entire X, Pearl, and MaXXXine trilogy. Don't get me wrong—I enjoy Ti West's work and appreciate what the Pearl trilogy has brought to modern horror. But when it comes to atmosphere, dread, suspense, and genuine fear, Damian McCarthy's films hit me on a completely different level. From the nightmare fuel of Caveat to the haunting tension of Oddity and the latest chills found in Hokum, I'll explain why these three films have become some of my favorite horror experiences of the decade.