7.4
American Psycho
2000
“You thought it was just a story.”
Boogeyman (2005)
February 4, 20051h 29mEN
5.0
796 votes
Overview
Every culture has one – the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years ago. Is the Boogeyman real, or did Tim make it up to explain why his father abandoned his family?
Director
Stephen KayWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Free
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$20.0M
Revenue
$67.2M
Production Companies
Pacific Renaissance PicturesScreen GemsGhost House PicturesSenator International
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User Reviews
Andre Gonzales
8.0Everyone is afraid of the boogeyman. I really like this movie. I love a good horror flick.
Wuchak
6.0**_What if the monster-in-the-closet is real?_** This was inspired by J-horror flicks like “The Ring” and “The Grudge.” It has the creepy nighttime atmosphere, psychological dread and possible elements of the supernatural of those movies. The slow-burn story is uncomplicated with only a few characters, focusing on the traumatized protagonist (Barry Watson) and his return to his childhood Victorian home on a rural road. One criticism is that viewers never learn who or what the boogeyman is, what his particular beef with Tim is and what his powers are. After watching, I read screenwriter E…
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