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The Boogeyman (1980)

R 82 min  -  Horror  -   7 November 1980 (USA)
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Through the reflection in the mirror, a girl witnesses her mother's boyfriend's murder.

Director:

Ulli Lommel

Writers:

David Herschel, Ulli Lommel, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Suzanna Love, John Carradine and Ron James
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Suzanna Love Suzanna Love ...
Ron James Ron James ...
Jake
John Carradine ...
Dr. Warren
Nicholas Love Nicholas Love ...
Willy
Raymond Boyden Raymond Boyden ...
Kevin
Felicite Morgan Felicite Morgan ...
Aunt Helen
Bill Rayburn Bill Rayburn ...
Uncle Ernest
Llewelyn Thomas Llewelyn Thomas ...
Father Reilly
Jay Wright Jay Wright ...
Young Willy
Natasha Schiano Natasha Schiano ...
Young Lacey
Gillian Gordon Gillian Gordon ...
Lacey and Willy's Mother
Howard Grant Howard Grant ...
The Lover
Jane Pratt Jane Pratt ...
Jane
Lucinda Ziesing Lucinda Ziesing ...
Susan
David Swim David Swim ...
Timmy
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Storyline

A young girl witnesses her brother murder a man through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing his evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. Written by David Swim <dave@fraust.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mirror | Murder | Reflection | Death | Revenge  | See more »

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The most terrifying nightmare of childhood is about to return!

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Bogey Man See more »

Filming Locations:

Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$35,000,000 (Worldwide) (2003)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Gross Organization, The See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (extended version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Star Suzanne Love is the real-life sister of co-star Nicholas Love, who plays her brother in the film. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: Visible in the top right corner, as Lacey is talking to her shrink. See more »

Quotes

Willy: The well!
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Connections

Referenced in The Initiation (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"Baby Go Bye Bye"
Written by Jeff Severson
Performed by 4 Out of 5 Doctors (as Four Out of Five Doctors)
Courtesy of Nemperor Records See more »