The Boogeyman

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The Boogeyman

PG-13

Released Jun 2, 2023

1h 38m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren't getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.

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Critics Consensus

The Boogeyman might fall short of its terrifying source material, but a spooky atmosphere and some solid performances help keep the chills coming.

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Audience Says

If you don't mind spending a lot of time waiting for things to happen, The Boogeyman is worth watching for some solid jump scares.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Dad never listens.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 16, 2023

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It has a really cool and universally relatable premise... But the rules are confusing and convoluted.

Jun 6, 2023

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Rex Reed

Observer

A pointless, misguided and totally incomprehensible waste of time, is yet another horror film that exists for the sole purpose of exploiting the endless desk-drawer doodlings of writer Stephen King.

Rated: 0/4

Jun 5, 2023

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It manages to develop several suspenseful sequences; some jump scares took me by surprise; the theme of grief and family issues gives the characters some dimension, and Sophie Thatcher (of whom I'm already a fan) stands out. [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 1, 2025

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Most of the cinematography is murky and dull to look at, with scenes in the dark being far too dark for the human eye to perceive something.

Rated: D+

Jul 13, 2025

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

What the film wants to be is a metaphor for the grieving process and how if we let things fester in the darkness they will thrive, but when we bring them into the light, we can triumph.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2024

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Crystal B

I’m not even sure what to say….. what did I just watch? While this film was loosely based on a short story by Stephen King, I can’t even believe that so he must be upset with this movie as well. Most of the movie was shot in the dark so the audience could barely see anything, and felt very low budget. Outside of the low budget, the acting was nothing spectacular either.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Kim

I didn't see this movie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Dominique

I don’t really like scary movies I got talked into going tho lol, but i think if your into them it’s a really good movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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Brandon Richardson

The Boogeyman is one of the better Stephen King adaptations. It’s planned out well with its casting and horror sequences. But it shouldn’t be the top choice when looking for intense scares.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Oak

Decent pacing and good scares but it felt rushed at times like the scenes didn't play together well at times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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Cam

It was really predictable, but I did like some of the suspense and jump scares.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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Rob Savage

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Sadie Harper

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Will Harper

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Synopsis

High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren't getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.

Director: Rob Savage
Producer: Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen
Screenwriter: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Mark Heyman
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: NeoReel, Twentieth Century Fox, 20th Century Studios, 21 Laps Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Teen Drug Use|Some Strong Language|Terror|Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 29, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.2M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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