The Boogeyman
Horror
17+PG-13
2023·1h 39m·Rob Savage·21 Laps Entertainment·● Script read & verified
A supernatural horror film about a widowed therapist and his two daughters who encounter a malevolent entity that preys on children after a disturbed patient...
Watch with your child — Extremely intense horror content that could be traumatizing without adult support and context
Heads Up for Parents
Children are in genuine mortal peril throughout most of the film, not just mild scares
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire narrative centers on a father's journey to reconnect with and protect his daughters after losing his wife. Family healing, paternal responsibility, and keeping the family together despite trauma are the film's core emotional themes.
Community Notes
- Some may find the portrayal of mental illness and suicide concerning
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows father trying to protect and care for his children through trauma
- ✓Depicts realistic grief responses and family support systems
Cast:Sophie ThatcherVivien Lyra BlairChris MessinaDavid DastmalchianMarin Ireland