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Boogeyman

PG-1320051h 29mStephen Kay
IMDb 4.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 11% · Metacritic 32

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"You thought it was just a story."

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?

ThrillerHorrorDramaMystery
NightmareHallucinationChildhood TraumaBreak-upHometownPsychotherapyNightmare Becomes RealityHorrifiedInformative

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What is Boogeyman (2005) about?

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?

Who stars in Boogeyman?

Boogeyman stars Barry Watson (Tim), Emily Deschanel (Kate Houghton), Lucy Lawless (Tim's Mother), Skye McCole Bartusiak (Franny Roberts), Tory Mussett (Jessica). The film was directed by Stephen Kay.

How long is Boogeyman?

Boogeyman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated PG-13.

Is Boogeyman worth watching?

Boogeyman holds an IMDb rating of 4.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 11. Fans of Thriller, Horror, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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