The Boogeyman
1982, English. Directed by Jeff Schiro.
Be careful, you may never open a closet again!
Lester Billing's children are dying one by one. Prepare for a nightmarish journey into the dark side of one man's psyche; the side where fear can take over, reason can be lost and sanity can crumble.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jeff SchiroDirector
- Michael Earl ReidLester Billings (as Michael Reid)
- Bert LinderDr. Harper
- Terence BradySgt. Gurland
- Mindy SilvermanRita Billings
- Jerome BynderCoroner
- Bobby PerichettiDenny
- Michael D'AgostinoAndy
- Nancy LindebergNeighbor
- James HolmesHusband
- John MacDonaldCop 1
- Dave BuffCop 2
- Rich WestAmb. Attendant 1
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Schiro
- Budget
- $10K
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News & fan talk
What The Boogeyman is based on
The Boogeyman is based on The Boogeyman (1973) by Stephen King.
1973
The Boogeyman
By Stephen King
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How long is The Boogeyman?
The Boogeyman runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
Does The Boogeyman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Boogeyman on?
The Boogeyman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boogeyman?
If you liked The Boogeyman, try Play Dead, Never Let Go, The Deliverance.
Who directed The Boogeyman?
The Boogeyman (1982) was directed by Jeff Schiro and stars Michael Earl Reid, Bert Linder, Terence Brady.
What is The Boogeyman based on?
The Boogeyman is based on The Boogeyman (1973) by Stephen King.