Pooka!

About Pooka!

"Pooka!" is a 2018 mystery/horror movie directed by Nacho Vigalondo as part of Hulu's Into the Dark holiday-themed series. The film unfolds around Wilson, a struggling actor who lands a seasonal job wearing the mascot costume of the year's hottest new toy, Pooka. However, he soon discovers that wearing the suit comes with horrifying consequences.

Making / Production

The movie was created as part of Hulu's "Into The Dark" series, a collection of standalone horror movies. "Pooka!" is the third installment in the series. It was directed by Nacho Vigalondo, best known for his work on "Timecrimes" and "Colossal," and written by Gerald Olson.

Actors

• Nyasha Hatendi: Who played the main character, Wilson Clowes, a suffering actor who accepts the role of Pooka. His performance depicted a man trapped in a horrifying situation beyond his control.
• Latarsha Rose: She played Melanie Burns, a single mother and Wilson's love interest in the movie, portraying a strong character caught up in Wilson's frightening change.
• Jon Daly: Daly took on the role of Wilson's cynical friend, Finn. Daly's role provided a memorable and humorous performance to the otherwise dark narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie was not only a part of Hulu's Christmas horror anthology, but also cleverly tied in elements of Christmas as part of the main plot.
• The monstrous version of Pooka seen in the movie is the result of an impressive animatronic design.

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie’s music and soundtrack served to enhance the sense of terror and uncertainty in the film.
• The eerie rendition of "Pooka, See Pooka, Do Pooka" became a recurrent theme that sent shivers down the audience's spine.

Quotes

• "Look at all the pretty lights, Pooka sees things in a different light."
• "Pooka, see Pooka, do Pooka!"

Awards

As of date, the movie "Pooka!" has not received any awards.