"The Boogeyman": A Stephen King Horror Adaptation That Will Leave You Nerve-Jangled

"The Boogeyman" is a formulaic horror movie that lacks emotional tact and relies heavily on peek-a-boo jump scares. Directed by Rob Savage, the film follows a therapist father and his two daughters who are terrorized by a dark-loving, door-bursting, child-terrorizing night monster. While the film's spare use of light and sound is clever, it neglects the potential of modern technology to thwart the monster. Overall, "The Boogeyman" is a dated pest control saga in need of an update.