Pooka!(2018)
This Christmas, do you fear what I fear?
Pooka! Synopsis
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.
Pooka! (2018) is a horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Nacho Vigalondo, released on December 7, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly and Dale Dickey. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- Nacho Vigalondo
- Writers:
- Gerald Olson
- Cinematographer:
- Scott Winig
- Composer:
- Bear McCreary
- Production:
- Blumhouse Television
- Status:
- Released
Pooka! (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pooka! before you stream it.
Pooka! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nyasha Hatendi
as Wilson
Latarsha Rose
as Melanie
Jon Daly
as Finn
Dale Dickey
as Red
Jonny Berryman
as Ty
- Bryan Billy Boone
Bryan Billy Boone
as Diner Dad / Angry Dad
Caden Dragomer
as Little Boy
Alex Jayne Go
as Girl
Diane Sellers
as Casting Director
Cliff Weissman
as Detective
Katie Wilson
as News Anchor
- April Campion
April Campion
as Iris
Key crew
Directed by Nacho Vigalondo, written by Gerald Olson.
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Pooka! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 131 ratings.
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Pooka! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pooka! online?
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Pooka! (2018) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pooka!?
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The main cast of Pooka! (2018) includes Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly, Dale Dickey and Jonny Berryman. The film was directed by Nacho Vigalondo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pooka! released?
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Pooka! was released on December 7, 2018 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Pooka! worth watching?
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Pooka! (2018) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pooka!?
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Yes. The official Pooka! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.