The Boogeyman
“Be careful, you may never open a closet again!”
Synopsis
Lester Billing's children are dying one by one. Prepare for a nightmarish journey into the dark side of one man's psyche; the side where fear can take over, reason can be lost and sanity can crumble.
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The Boogeyman (Jeffrey C. Schiro) 1982
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-08-26
Top Cast
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Michael Earl Reid
Lester Billings (as Michael Reid)
Bert Linder
Dr. Harper
Terence Brady
Sgt. Gurland
Mindy Silverman
Rita Billings
Jerome Bynder
Coroner
Bobby Perichetti
Denny
Michael D'Agostino
Andy
Nancy Lindeberg
Neighbor
James Holmes
Husband
John MacDonald
Cop 1
Dave Buff
Cop 2
Rich West
Amb. Attendant 1
John Coté
Amb. Attendant 2
Brooke Trivas
Dispatcher (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Schiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Schiro
- Original Score
- John Coté
- Original Title
- The Boogeyman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Tantalus Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Schiro
Jeff Schiro, Stephen King
John Coté
Douglas Meltzer
Jeff Schiro
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Schiro
Director
Douglas Meltzer
Director of Photography
Jeff Schiro
Editor
Jeff Schiro
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boogeyman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boogeyman about?
Lester Billing's children are dying one by one. Prepare for a nightmarish journey into the dark side of one man's psyche; the side where fear can take over, reason can be lost and sanity can crumble.
Who directed The Boogeyman?
The Boogeyman was directed by Jeff Schiro.
Who stars in The Boogeyman?
The principal cast of The Boogeyman includes Michael Earl Reid, Bert Linder, Terence Brady, Mindy Silverman, Jerome Bynder.
When was The Boogeyman released and how long is it?
The Boogeyman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boogeyman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boogeyman was composed by John Coté.