The Boogeyman fingerprintHigh energy, no humor.
Nerve-racking and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
The mind and family
Solid, not remarkable
Standout sound design
Nerve-racking and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Boogeyman is nerve-racking and scary. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Standout sound design
Look and sound: the sound design stand out.
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The Boogeyman is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.
1 h 39 min
The Boogeyman runs 1 h 39 min.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Boogeyman much the same way.
Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $82 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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