Andre Gonzales
8/10Everyone is afraid of the boogeyman. I really like this movie. I love a good horror flick.
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Boogeyman(2005)
You thought it was just a story.
4.9(814)1h 29m2005-02-04
ThrillerHorrorDramaMystery
Boogeyman Synopsis
Every culture has one – the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years ago. Is the Boogeyman real, or did Tim make it up to explain why his father abandoned his family?
Boogeyman (2005) is a thriller, horror, drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Kay, released on February 4, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Lucy Lawless and Skye McCole Bartusiak. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 814 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Kay
- Writers:
- Juliet Snowden, Stiles White, Eric Kripke
- Producers:
- Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Bukowski
- Composer:
- Joseph LoDuca
- Production:
- Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Screen Gems, Ghost House Pictures, Senator International
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $67,192,859
- Status:
- Released
Boogeyman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Watson
as Tim
Emily Deschanel
as Kate Houghton
Lucy Lawless
as Tim's Mother
Skye McCole Bartusiak
as Franny Roberts
Tory Mussett
as Jessica
Louise Wallace
as Jessica's Mom
- Andrew Glover
Andrew Glover
as Boogeyman
Charles Mesure
as Tim's Father
Robyn Malcolm
as Dr. Matheson
- Philip Gordon
Philip Gordon
as Uncle Mike
- Aaron Murphy
Aaron Murphy
as Young Tim
- Jennifer Rucker
Jennifer Rucker
as Pam
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Kay, written by Juliet Snowden, Stiles White and Eric Kripke, produced by Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert.
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Boogeyman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 814 ratings.
Wuchak
6/10**_What if the monster-in-the-closet is real?_** This was inspired by J-horror flicks like “The Ring” and “The Grudge.” It has the creepy nighttime atmosphere, psychological dread and possible elements of the supernatural of those movies. The slow-burn story is uncomplicated with only a few characters, focusing on the traumatized protagonist (Barry Watson) and his return to his childhood Victorian home on a rural…
Reviewed on February 25, 2026
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Boogeyman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boogeyman online?
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Boogeyman (2005) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boogeyman?
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The main cast of Boogeyman (2005) includes Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Lucy Lawless, Skye McCole Bartusiak and Tory Mussett. The film was directed by Stephen Kay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boogeyman released?
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Boogeyman was released on February 4, 2005 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Boogeyman worth watching?
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Boogeyman (2005) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 814 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.