Is The Boogey Man scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Boogey Man for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Boogey Man in the US?

The Boogey Man streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 7 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Boogey Man?

The Boogey Man runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Is The Boogey Man suitable for kids?

The Boogey Man is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19801h 22mHorror

The Boogey Man

Name: The Boogey Man
Genre: Horror
Released: 1980-11-07
Duration: 82 min

The most terrifying nightmare of childhood is about to return!

A young girl witnesses the brutal murder of her stepfather at the hands of her brother, by mirror reflection. Years later, when the mirror is accidentally shattered, a dark and vengeful curse is unleashed on the family, and anyone unlucky enough to come into contact with its shards falls victim to heinous murder.

TMDB audience score

Based on 128 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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The Boogey Man at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

10 subscriptions · 7 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 10 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 7 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

4.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 128 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Boogey Man tonight

It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 7 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Boogey Man

Is The Boogey Man scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Boogey Man for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Boogey Man in the US?: The Boogey Man streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 7 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Boogey Man?: The Boogey Man runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is The Boogey Man suitable for kids?: The Boogey Man is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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