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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.
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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
