shots and synthy score, The Boogeyman seems to be trying very hard to capture the lightning in a bottle quality of the original Halloween. Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014. I saw this movie when I was in my Junior year of high school. Written by A group of teenagers spend the night in a furniture store for a graduation party. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. "[8] Garry Arnold from The Washington Post wrote in his review on the film: "The Boogey Man achieves a certain vicious distinction by putting the occasional spectacular kink in an otherwise motley fabric. In 2000 it was released uncut. The remainder of the mirror is then thrown into a well, where the same thing happens, as an explosion releases the trapped souls and destroys the mirror once and for all. The writing team headed by Colin McCracken is currently working on episodes 2 - 8 with the plan to create a total of up to 64 episodes. Just skip the other stinker. Before he dies, the priest removes the shard from Lacey's eye, releasing her from the ghost's control, and throws it into the kitchen sink, where it bursts into flames as it touches the water. Though the film has been noted as closely imitating John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), critic Jeff Franzen notes that the film possess a subtext that is filled with "multi-layered references to Lommel's childhood and fears, much of which lingers long after you forget about the gimmicky gore.
(Scenes From 'The Boogey Man')", "Company Credits for The Boogeyman (1980)", "The Boogeyman & The Devonsville Terror (DVD)", "Boogeyman, The (1980) / The Return Of The Boogeyman (1994) (Double Feature)", "Q&A: Ulli Lommel on Franchise Reimagining ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Boogeyman_(1980_film)&oldid=971530469, Articles needing additional references from April 2016, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 August 2020, at 18:28. Effects are quite colorful, if somewhat hokey. Willy is a young boy who takes bloody revenge on his mothers abusive boyfriend by sneaking up on him in bed and savagely stabbing him in the back while his sister Lacey watches in the mirror. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. "[1] Franzen asserts that one of the film's central themes is "that people conspire to hide the truth, although to one or more characters the truth is obvious. Giving this DVD 3 stars. Looking for some great streaming picks? "[9], Ron Cowan of The Statesman Journal criticized the film for boasting "little originality in storyline or style, relying instead on the sheer energy and determination it brings to bloodletting.
Two teenagers fake an attack by a legendary serial killer for a little attention, but the plan backfires when this triggers the real killer to resurface and go after them. It played at the local downtown theatre for a buck and a quarter. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. If you getting this set for Boogeyman, then do it. The film was followed by two sequels: Boogeyman II and Return of the Boogeyman. Four college students are stalked by an unknown assailant while staying on campus over the Christmas holidays to help clear out a dormitory which is to be demolished. Part 3 is just not enjoyable at all and is worse than Creepshow 3, House 2, Day Of The Dead 2: Contagium or any other bad film. The Boogeyman The Original 1980 Version Bonus Full length feature return of the Boogeyman. Great buy if u get this set really cheap. Although, The Boogeyman is worth watching and very entertaining for what it is, I can't help but feel ripped off by the movie on the other side of the disc titled Return of the Boogeyman. Not quite how I remembered it from years ago. episodes. See who else started out in horror films. One night over dinner, Lacey finds a letter in the mail from her mother, who claims to be on her deathbed and wishes to see them one last time, but Willy burns the letter. Their parents, the homeowners, have apparently just placed the home for sale and then gone out of town. In order to join a sorority, three friends go to a hazing party in an old house where a sadistic bloodthirsty demonic spirit is lying in wait. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Please choose a different delivery location. Didn't watch the Return of the Boogeyman, since all horrible reviews scared me away. Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2005. That dude was FRIGHTENING with the pantyhose over his head! [18], In 2016 Hollywood Action House began developing Boogeyman Chronicles, a series of eight 45-min. Four students ditch their high school prom for a party at a summer home, unaware that a psychotic priest is on the loose, determined to punish sinners. "[1], The film also uses several apparent pieces of folklore and superstition regarding mirrors—as well as the belief that it is bad luck to break a mirror, the film also discusses the belief that breaking a mirror releases everything the mirror has ever 'seen' and that placing the pieces of a broken mirror into a bag and burying it will counteract the bad luck from breaking the mirror. Everywhere a shard of the splintered glass appears, a grisly, bone-chilling murder takes place. The new storyline was developed after test audiences in the US and Europe saw various cuts of a series of plot-possibilities and characters entitled Boogeyman: Reincarnation. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Was this review helpful to you? "[12], The film was released on VHS by Wizard Video.[13].
When I got home that night, I took down every mirror in my bedroom and slept with the lights on. Her husband, Jake, takes her to a psychiatrist to help her confront her fears, and decides to go visit the house she grew up in. Controlling Lacey's body, the ghost nearly kills her husband and attacks the priest. "[10] Bruce Bailey of the Montreal Gazette wrote: "This film is so sick, it ought to be hospitalized–permanently. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing his evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. [16] In Boogeyman 2, Lacey is approached by a group of Hollywood phonies to make a movie based on her experiences. I liked the movie! Willy also lives with them, but has been mute since the night he killed his mother's boyfriend. The Boogey Man mixes a bit of sex with standard shock devices, primordial fears and Freudian jealousies. Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA. With Suzanna Love, John Carradine, Ron James, Nicholas Love. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Boogeyman is certainly never scary, but it's amusing and ambitious enough to stand out from the glut of early 80's slasher flicks. A group of cheerleaders become the targets of an unknown killer at a remote summer camp. [1], Critical reception for Boogeyman has been mixed to negative. Little Monsters (Vestron Video Collector's Series) [Blu-ray]. Jake and Lacey pretend they want to buy the house so they can look around. Why wasn't this included in the set with both, or just a double feature of 1 & 2.
Giving this 3 stars because this set has The Boogeyman and Return Of The Boogeyman aka (Boogeyman 3). Lommel has indicated that, even though he directed episode 1, most of the remaining episodes will be directed by a series of young directors from the US, Europe and Asia. Unable to add item to List. After they leave, the final shard of the mirror on the ground, which had gotten stuck to her son's shoe, glows red. If you've read the many descriptions of the film here already, then I don't need to reiterate anything. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location.
First establish things an audience can identify with, then inject the horror into a normal environment. Part 1 is a good movie, and you will enjoy watching, but part 3 is a true stinker. When their mother notices them, she has her boyfriend tie Willy to his headboard before sending Lacey to her room. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017. This also leads her to discover her aunt and uncle dead in the barn. [17], Return of the Boogeyman (or Boogeyman 3) was released on May 5, 1994, and is largely constructed around numerous flashbacks to The Boogeyman as well. The film's title refers to the long-held superstition of boogeymen beings, and its plot concerns two siblings who are targeted by the ghost of their mother's deceased boyfriend which has been freed from an imprisoned mirror. David Swim