Hokum: A Mythological Meditation on The Shining

Hokum is by far the scariest movie of 2026, a rapturously original story that also feels like a thoughtful, whip-smart meditation on the legacy of The Shining. In this episode, we’re exploring a dozen similarities and diversions between this modern classic and the most influential work in the genre. READ / LISTEN TO CAM'S LATEST BOOK: https://www.cameronfucile.com/ Bonus Episodes on Patreon:   / secondbreakfastpodcast   Feedback & Theories: [email protected] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vW27X1... Instagram:   / secondbreakfastpod   00:00 Intro / Impressions 01:00 Thesis: The Shining 01:55 Protagonist 03:38 Adaptation 05:37 Hotel Setting 06:24 Hedge Maze / Tie Pattern 07:56 Dick Halloran 10:23 Familial Implosion 11:38 Burial Ground 12:16 Doomed Bartender 12:38 Chatty Ghosts 13:04 Rabbit Suit 14:01 The Old Lady 14:29 Danny’s Tricycle 15:50 Closing Thoughts