The Boogeyman

The Boogeyman

(2023)

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Synopsis

Two grieving children are pursued by an evil entity

After the death of their mother, two children are plagued by a malicious entity living in their house. Their father, Will, is completely lost in his grief, unable to understand the danger his children are in. Will he wake up before it’s too late?

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What to know

The writers behind A Quiet Place and Black Swan write the script for this Stephen King adaptation

The Boogeyman is a supernatural horror film produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, the studio behind Stranger Things. The film is directed by Rob Savage, with a script written by Mark Heyman (Black Swan) based on the original written by A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The script is based on Stephen King’s1973 short story of the same name. 

Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher plays the grieving Sadie Harper, and Vivien Lyra Blair plays her younger sister, Sawyer. Chris Messina plays their father, Will. They are joined by Marin Ireland, Madison Hu, LisaGay Hamilton, and David Dastmalchian as Lester. 

Production News

  • June 26, 2018
    • It is announced that 20th Century Fox is developing a film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Boogeyman with A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, with 21 Laps Entertainment to produce. (Source: Variety)
  • August 10, 2019
    • The film is scrapped, along with many other projects, after the sale of 20th Century Fox to Disney. (Source: Digital Spy)
  • November 1, 2021
    • It is announced that Hulu will take on the adaptation of The Boogeyman, with Rob Savage as director and Mark Heyman reworking the script. (Source: Deadline)
  • January 31, 2022
    • Sophie Thatcher and Chris Messina sign on to star in The Boogeyman. (Source: Deadline)
  • January 20, 2023
    • Disney’s 20th Century branch executives decided to release The Boogeyman in theatres instead of the originally planned straight-to-streaming on Hulu. The film tested well with audiences, and also with original short story author Stephen King. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • June 2, 20230
    • The Boogeyman premieres in cinemas.

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Rating

IMDB 5.9 (44k)

Genres

Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Runtime

1h 39min

Age rating

15

Production country

United States

Director

Rob Savage

Cast

Sophie Thatcher
Sadie Harper
Vivien Lyra Blair
Sawyer Harper
Chris Messina
Will Harper
David Dastmalchian
Lester Billings
Marin Ireland
Rita Billings
Madison Hu
Bethany
Maddie Nichols
Natalie
Mabel Tyler
Abby
Leeann Ross
Cassidy
Shauna Rappold
Cara Harper
LisaGay Hamilton
Dr. Weller
Cristala Carter
Detective Garland
Shayla Bagir
Woman With Nosering
Han Soto
Mild-Mannered Man
Seylan Baxter
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