This is my absolute favorite horror comedy of the 40's. I am amazed it doesn't have a higher rating. Perhaps it's because it was originally billed as a straight horror film, which it isn't at all. I find it even funnier than Arsenic and Old Lace, another great comedy Horror from that period. While Arsenic and Old lace is very, it's not really all that rewatchable. Most of the jokes deal with your surprise at the unexpected situations. With The Boogie Man Will Get You, however, the humor is from the charisma of the actors, and the zany situations. I have personally watched this movie over 50 times, at least. It's very rewatchable.
Personally, this has my favorite performances of Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, and Jeff Donnell, out of any of their films. Others might not agree, considering the number of great films that Karloff and Lorre have been in. Jeff Donnell hasn't been in as many, in fact I've only seen her in one other. Still she is great here. Another standout performance is Slapsie Rosenbloom. He is quite hilarious as a dummy traveling salesman.
So, very good movie. I definitely recommend it, if you can find it. It's out there if you know how to look. ;)
Personally, this has my favorite performances of Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, and Jeff Donnell, out of any of their films. Others might not agree, considering the number of great films that Karloff and Lorre have been in. Jeff Donnell hasn't been in as many, in fact I've only seen her in one other. Still she is great here. Another standout performance is Slapsie Rosenbloom. He is quite hilarious as a dummy traveling salesman.
So, very good movie. I definitely recommend it, if you can find it. It's out there if you know how to look. ;)