The Boogey Man (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1980, The Boogey Man is a horror film directed by Ulli Lommel, running about 82 minutes. “The most terrifying nightmare of childhood is about to return!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Boogey Man stars Suzanna Love as Lacey, Ron James as Jake, John Carradine as Dr. Warren and Nicholas Love as Willy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Boogey Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boogey Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boogey Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boogey Man (1980)?
- In US, The Boogey Man is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boogey Man worth watching?
- The Boogey Man holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boogey Man?
- The Boogey Man stars Suzanna Love, Ron James, John Carradine, Nicholas Love and Raymond Boyden.
- When was The Boogey Man released?
- The Boogey Man was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.