The Boogeyman (2023) is a supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage and starring Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, and David Dastmalchian. It is based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.
The film follows the Harper family, who move into a new house in the wake of their mother’s death. The family consists of father Will, teenage daughter Sadie, and younger daughter Sawyer.
Shortly after moving in, Sawyer begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences. She sees shadows moving in the corners of her room, hears voices whispering her name, and is even physically attacked by an unseen force.
Sadie and Will are initially skeptical of Sawyer’s claims, but they soon realize that something is very wrong. They begin to investigate, and they soon discover that the house is haunted by a malevolent entity known as the Boogeyman.
The Boogeyman is a supernatural creature that preys on children and feeds on their fear. It is said that the Boogeyman can only be seen by children, and that it can enter a child’s room through any opening, including cracks in the walls and under the bed.
As the Boogeyman’s attacks become more frequent and more violent, Sadie and Will must race against time to save Sawyer before it’s too late.
Savage’s film is a departure from his previous found footage horror films, such as Host and Dashcam. Instead, The Boogeyman 2023 is a more traditional horror film, with a focus on suspense and atmosphere.
Savage creates a truly terrifying atmosphere in the film, using a combination of sound design, cinematography, and editing. The film is also very suspenseful, with Savage building tension slowly and gradually.
The cast gives strong performances, with Thatcher particularly impressive as the young girl who is being terrorized by the Boogeyman.
Overall, The Boogeyman is a well-made and suspenseful horror film that is sure to please fans of the genre. It is a must-see for anyone who enjoys supernatural horror or Stephen King adaptations.
In addition to the above, here are some other thoughts on the film:
- Savage’s use of the Boogeyman as a metaphor for grief is particularly effective. The Boogeyman is a creature that feeds on fear, and it is clear that Sawyer’s fear is being exacerbated by her grief over the loss of her mother.
- The film also explores the theme of family dysfunction. The Harper family is clearly struggling to cope with the loss of their mother, and this dysfunction is only exacerbated by the presence of the Boogeyman.
- The film’s ending is ambiguous, but it is clear that the Harper family will never be the same.
Overall, The Boogeyman 2023 is a thought-provoking and disturbing horror film that is sure to stay with viewers long after they have seen it.
- Release date: June 2, 2023
- Director: Rob Savage
- Stars: Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, David Dastmalchia
