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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Boogeyman": A Stephen King-inspired horror film that divides audiences and critics.

The Boogeyman, a horror movie based on Stephen King's short story, has been terrifying test audiences and critics with its perfectly executed jump scares. Director Rob Savage had to pad out a scene to give the audience time to recover from one scare. Even the trailer was too much for some viewers. Stephen King's support and early reactions led to the film being released in theaters instead of exclusively on Hulu. The film focuses on a therapist and his daughters being terrorized by a supernatural force. The Boogeyman is now in theaters.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#entertainment #horror #jump-scares

film2 years ago•9 min saved

The Boogeyman: A Scary Reminder of Our Childhood Fears.

Director Rob Savage discusses his latest film, The Boogeyman, based on a Stephen King short story, and how he aimed to make it a timeless horror movie. He talks about his approach to scares, the influence of visual storytelling, and the use of a light ball as a prop. Savage also reveals how a failed Star Wars gag led to the creation of the movie's scariest scenes and how Disney brand protection helped make the film even creepier.

via Polygon|

#disney #film #horror

movies2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Boogeyman" Review: A Lackluster Horror Film

"The Boogeyman," a horror movie based on a Stephen King short story, follows a family haunted by a supernatural killer after the death of their mother. However, the film's murky plot and lack of detail make it frustratingly difficult to follow, and the monster never takes satisfying shape. Despite a promising start, "The Boogeyman" struggles to deliver scares and relies heavily on sound design. Starring Chris Messina and Sophie Thatcher, the film is directed by Rob Savage and rated PG-13.

via The New York Times|

#chris-messina #horror #movies

film2 years ago•4 min saved

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

"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.

via Deadline|

#film #horror #psychological-thriller

film-review2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via Roger Ebert|

#film-review #horror #pg-13

film-review2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Boogeyman" Review: Stephen King's Latest Adaptation Delivers Chilling Thrills

"The Boogeyman" starts as a subtle horror fable but quickly turns into a screeching, jump-scare creature feature, losing most of its merits. The film, based on Stephen King's short story, follows a therapist and a grieving father as they try to uncover the mystery of a monster that kills children. While the film has good ideas, it fails to be interesting or scary once the monster is revealed. The unknown is scarier than the known, and "The Boogeyman" fails to understand that.

via IndieWire|

#chris-messina #film-review #horror