The Boogey Man
1980, English. Directed by Ulli Lommel.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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4.9/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Boogey Man
The Boogey Man is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ulli Lommel, Suzanna Love, David Herschel
- Budget
- $300K
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The Boogey Man: quick answers
What comes after The Boogey Man?
Next in the series: Boogeyman II (1983) and Return of the Boogeyman (1994).
Is The Boogey Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boogey Man?
The Boogey Man runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Boogey Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boogey Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boogey Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boogey Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boogey Man on?
The Boogey Man is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boogey Man?
If you liked The Boogey Man, try The Entity, Cobweb, Never Let Go.
Who directed The Boogey Man?
The Boogey Man (1980) was directed by Ulli Lommel and stars Suzanna Love, Ron James, John Carradine.