The Boogeyman doesn't reinvent the wheel. It treads the same path as many horror films before it, with the overarching story feeling very familiar. However there's something in the way that this story is packaged that feels quite engaging and absorbing.
It has a very melancholic and sinister vibe baked into it which really heightens the whole feel of the piece. There's a very creepy air to it which a lot of horror films don't manage to conjure up, so this is a huge plus.
It boasts a good cast, with Sophie Thatcher putting in a solid performance in the lead role, and there's a strong supporting turn from Chris Messina too.
I liked the symbolism in the story and its exploration of grief. This element worked very well.
There are a few drawbacks though. The story sags a little and could have maybe done with 10 minutes shaved off. There are a few too many cliches and clunky moments in the dialogue and character interactions that feel out of place, and as mentioned the story is a little too familiar.
Still, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. It's by no means one of the strongest horror films of recent years, but it's far from the worst. It sits confidently in the middle of the pack and will keep you gripped and give you plenty of scares.
It has a very melancholic and sinister vibe baked into it which really heightens the whole feel of the piece. There's a very creepy air to it which a lot of horror films don't manage to conjure up, so this is a huge plus.
It boasts a good cast, with Sophie Thatcher putting in a solid performance in the lead role, and there's a strong supporting turn from Chris Messina too.
I liked the symbolism in the story and its exploration of grief. This element worked very well.
There are a few drawbacks though. The story sags a little and could have maybe done with 10 minutes shaved off. There are a few too many cliches and clunky moments in the dialogue and character interactions that feel out of place, and as mentioned the story is a little too familiar.
Still, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. It's by no means one of the strongest horror films of recent years, but it's far from the worst. It sits confidently in the middle of the pack and will keep you gripped and give you plenty of scares.