Pooka!
“This Christmas, do you fear what I fear?”
A struggling actor gets a holiday season job as a Christmas character in a plush suit to promote the hottest toy of the year, Pooka; he slowly develops two personalities—one when he's in the suit and one that's outside it.
Where to watch Pooka! in United States
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About Pooka!
Pooka! is a 2018 English-language horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Nacho Vigalondo. The cast is led by Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
Pooka! was produced by Blumhouse Television and made in United States of America. It was released on December 7, 2018, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nacho Vigalondo
- Writers
- Gerald Olson
- Release date
- December 7, 2018
- OTT release
- December 7, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Blumhouse Television
Pooka! cast & crew
Pooka! was directed by Nacho Vigalondo and written by Gerald Olson.
The cast features Nyasha Hatendi as Wilson, Latarsha Rose as Melanie, Jon Daly as Finn, Dale Dickey as Red, Jonny Berryman as Ty, and Bryan Billy Boone as Diner Dad / Angry Dad.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bear McCreary, cinematography is by Scott Winig, and it was produced by Jason Blum and Nahikari Ipiña.
Is Pooka! worth watching?
Pooka! holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 127 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and tv movie, Pooka! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pooka!
In United States, you can stream Pooka! on Hulu. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 7, 2018.
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Cast of Pooka!
Nyasha Hatendi
Wilson
Latarsha Rose
Melanie
Jon Daly
Finn
Dale Dickey
Red
Jonny Berryman
Ty
Bryan Billy Boone
Diner Dad / Angry Dad
Caden Dragomer
Little Boy
Alex Jayne Go
Girl
Diane Sellers
Casting Director
Cliff Weissman
Detective
Katie Wilson
News Anchor
April Campion
Iris
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Pooka! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pooka! in United States?
Pooka! is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is Pooka! on Hulu?
Yes — Pooka! is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Pooka! in?
Pooka! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pooka!?
Pooka! runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Pooka! rated?
Pooka! is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 127 ratings.
▸When did Pooka! release on OTT?
Pooka! became available digitally on December 7, 2018.
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