"The Boogeyman" Film Adapts Stephen King's Classic Horror Tale with a Focus on Loss and Fear.

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"The Boogeyman" is a new horror film based on Stephen King's 8-page short story. The film expands on the original story, following a therapist and his family as they deal with grief and a disturbed patient who may be more than he seems. While the film starts off as a psychological thriller, it eventually delivers on the horror genre's need for visceral satisfaction. The film features strong performances from Sophie Thatcher and Vivien Lyra Blair, and is set to be released in theaters on June 2, 2023.
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