The Big Picture
- The Boogeyman, an adaptation of Stephen King’s work, will be available for digital release on August 29. The physical Blu-ray and DVD versions will be released on October 10.
- The film revolves around two sisters and their therapist father who are dealing with loss and the presence of The Boogeyman.
- The physical release of the film will include additional features like a featurette and an outtakes reel. There may also be a streaming option on Hulu in the future.
If you enjoyed this year’s adaptation of Stephen King’s work, The Boogeyman, which was recently listed as one of the best horror movies of 2023 by Collider, then you’ll be thrilled to know that the film will be digitally released on August 29. It will also be available on physical Blu-ray and DVD on October 10. Directed by Rob Savage and starring Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, and Vivien Lyra Blair, this film is based on King’s popular short story.
The Boogeyman tells the story of Sadie (Thatcher) and Sawyer (Lyra Blair), two sisters who, along with their therapist father Will (Messina), are coping with the sudden loss of their mother. Their grief attracts the attention of a desperate patient who unleashes a malevolent presence known as The Boogeyman. To overcome their trauma and rid their home of this demonic force, the family must come together. While the film is inspired by King’s short story, it takes a different approach, serving as a sequel rather than a direct adaptation.
While the digital release will be available on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango/Vudu this month, the physical release of The Boogeyman is set for October. Fans who choose to wait will be rewarded with bonus features, including a featurette called Into the Darkness. In this featurette, the cast and crew of the film will delve into the process of bringing Stephen King’s terrifying tale to life on the big screen. The physical release will also include an outtakes reel for those looking for some lighthearted moments after the intense experience. Although a specific streaming release date on Hulu has not been announced, it was initially planned for a direct streaming release but changed due to positive reactions from test screenings.
The film achieved moderate success at the box office, earning $82.4 million with a budget of $35 million. Reviews from critics were mixed, with a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This isn’t Savage’s first foray into horror, as he previously directed acclaimed found footage films like Host and Dashcam. The Boogeyman was written by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Mark Heyman, and produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Dan Cohen. The music for the film was composed by Patrick Jonsson.