Prepare to be terrified as the sinister imagination of Stephen King comes to life in an unholy alliance between 20th Century Studios and 21 Laps. Brace yourself, for on June 2, 2023, the dreaded Boogeyman will be unleashed upon unsuspecting audiences. Don’t waste a moment—snatch up your tickets before the fiendish beast claims them all.
But that’s not all! Feast your eyes on a spine-chilling TV spot and a bone-chilling poster, which will send shivers down your spine. Behold the horrors that await!
In this hair-raising tale, Sadie Harper, a high school student, and her younger sister Sawyer are plunged into a harrowing nightmare following the tragic demise of their mother. Left to cope with their grief, they receive little solace from their father, Will, a therapist grappling with his own anguish.
Just when they thought their world couldn’t get any darker, a desperate patient appears unannounced at their doorstep. Little do they know, this tortured soul brings with them a malevolent supernatural entity that thrives on the torment of families. Prepare for a heart-stopping descent into terror as this insidious being feeds upon the suffering of its unfortunate victims.
“The Boogeyman” will take you on a horrifying journey reminiscent of the timeless classic “Poltergeist,” blending spine-tingling scares with a heartfelt narrative. Director Rob Savage, deeply influenced by the bone-chilling experience he had as a child reading King’s short story, aims to evoke that same primal fear in audiences worldwide. Collaborating with an exceptionally gifted team of creatives, the film boasts awe-inspiring performances from its incredible cast. Prepare to be captivated by their soul-stirring portrayals. This movie is a true testament to their talent, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Leading the cast are Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”) and Chris Messina (Birds of Prey), supported by the incomparable David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad), the extraordinary Marin Ireland (Y: The Last Man, The Umbrella Academy), the remarkable Vivien Lyra Blair (Bird Box, Mr. Corman), and the mesmerizing Madison Hu (Voyagers).
The bone-chilling script was first crafted by the masterful minds of Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place) and Akela Cooper (Malignant), while Mark Heyman (Black Swan) was later enlisted to further enhance the tale’s dark essence.
Producing this nightmare-inducing spectacle are 21 Laps’ very own Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Dan Cohen, whose expertise ensures an unparalleled level of horror and dread.
Originally published in 1973 and later finding its home in Stephen King’s Night Shift collection in 1978, this spine-tingling tale has never before been adapted into a full-length feature. Brace yourself for a bone-chilling journey into the unknown, as the Boogeyman lurks just beyond the shadows, waiting to claim your deepest fears.
