The Boogeyman is an upcoming film adaptation based on a short story by Stephen King. Directed by Rob Savage, the film aims to expand on the original story by keeping its main theme and exploring its scarier elements. Despite being a sparse story, Savage plans to incorporate a Sixth Sense-inspired style into the film. In an interview with Empire Magazine, Savage described The Boogeyman as the scariest movie he's ever made, surpassing his previous work on the supernatural horror film Host. He also raised concerns about possible comparisons to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, as King didn't like that adaptation.
Exciting updates to The Boogeyman movie include the release of a trailer, giving audiences a glimpse into the terrifying world of the film. The trailer introduces sisters Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer (Vivien Lyra Blair), the latter becoming increasingly frightened by a mysterious presence in her home. Chris Messina stars as Will, the skeptical father, unaware of the paranormal happenings around him.
Director: Rob Savage
Writers: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Mark Heyman
Stars: Chris Messina, Sophie Thatcher, David Dastmalchian
Originally commissioned in 2018, The Boogeyman was developed with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, known for their work on A Quiet Place. The film is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen, with distribution handled by 20th Century Fox. While initial plans suggested a release on Hulu, The Boogeyman will now have a theatrical debut on June 2, 2023. Positive test screenings contributed to the decision to prioritize a theatrical release, allowing audiences to experience the terror of King's story on the big screen. While there's no confirmed streaming release date, the movie is expected to eventually be available on Hulu.
The cast of The Boogeyman is remarkable, with talented actors in key roles. Chris Messina stars as Will, a recent widower and father of two girls. Sophie Thatcher takes on the role of Sadie, the naturally skeptical older sister. Vivien Lyra Blair plays Sawyer, the youngest daughter. Other cast members include David Dastmalchian as Will's patient Lester, Marin Ireland as Rita, LisaGay Hamilton as Dr. Weller and Madison Hu in an undisclosed role.
With these updates, The Boogeyman promises to captivate audiences with its chilling storytelling and talented cast as it brings the Stephen King story to life on the big screen.
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