The Boogeyman (2023 film)

The Boogeyman is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage from a screenplay by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman, based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King.[3] The film stars Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair and David Dastmalchian.

The Boogeyman
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRob Savage
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Scott Beck
  • Bryan Woods
Based on"The Boogeyman"
by Stephen King
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEli Born
Edited byPeter Gvozdas
Music byPatrick Jonsson
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • June 2, 2023 (2023-06-02)
Running time
99 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$41.9 million[2]

An adaptation of Stephen King's short story was first announced in June 2018 with Beck and Woods writing the screenplay, but the project was canceled in 2019 due to Disney's acquisition of Fox. However, it was revived in November 2021 with Savage directing the project. Thatcher, Messina, Dastmalchian and the rest of the cast signed in early 2022. Principal photography began in February 2022 in New Orleans. Originally planned to be released on the streaming service Hulu, Disney eventually opted for a theatrical release first following positive test screenings.

The Boogeyman is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on June 2, 2023, by 20th Century Studios.

Premise

High school student Sadie Harper and her little sister Sawyer are still reeling from the recent death of their mother. Devastated by his own pain, their father Will, a therapist by profession, gives them neither the support nor the affection that they try to claim from him. When a desperate patient shows up unexpectedly at their house asking for help, they bring in a terrifying entity that preys on the families and feeds on their greatest suffering.[4]

— 20th Century Studios

Cast

Production

The Boogeyman is a film adaptation of Stephen King's 1973 short story "The Boogeyman". On June 26, 2018, it was announced filmmaking partners Scott Beck and Bryan Woods would write the screenplay with Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Dan Cohen attached to produce for 21 Laps Entertainment and 20th Century Fox set to distribute.[6] However, in 2019, after Disney's acquisition of Fox, the film was canceled, along with other films in development.[7] In November 2021, the film was revived, and it was reported that Rob Savage would direct from a screenplay by Mark Heyman, based on original drafts by Beck, Woods, and Akela Cooper with streaming service Hulu set to distribute.[8] In early 2022, Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, Vivien Lyra Blair, and Madison Hu were added to the cast.[9][10] Principal photography began in February 2022 in New Orleans.[10] Patrick Jonsson composed the film's score.[11]

Release

The Boogeyman is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 2, 2023, by 20th Century Studios. It was originally planned to be released on Hulu in 2023,[8] however, following a positive test screening in December, it was announced that it would be switched to release theatrically.[12] According to Savage, he says that "When the movie tested so well, we decided it was time to get [Stephen King's] input, so we rented out his favorite cinema in Maine." He also stated, "He knows what he doesn't like and if we'd have fucked up his story, he'd have told us. But he sent a lovely almost-essay about how much he enjoyed the movie. And then the next day I wake up and there's an email in my inbox from Stephen King and he said he's still thinking about the movie. He said a few more nice things and the nicest thing that he said was, 'They'd be fucking stupid to release this on streaming and not in cinemas.'"[13] An advanced screening of the film took place at CinemaCon on April 26, 2023, as part of the Walt Disney Studios' presentation of their 2023 release schedule.[14]

References
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  3. "The Boogeyman". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  4. "The Boogeyman". 20th Century Studios. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  5. Dominguez, Noah (January 29, 2023). "Stephen King's The Boogeyman Drops Its First Trailer, Poster". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  6. McNary, Dave (June 26, 2018). "Stephen King's Boogeyman Movie in the Works With A Quiet Place Writers". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. Geisinger, Gabriella (October 8, 2019). "Fox movies scrapped forever after Disney's big takeover". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  8. Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 1, 2021). "20th/Hulu Conjure The Boogeyman From Stephen King Short; Rob Savage Directs & 21 Laps Produces". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  9. Kroll, Justin (January 31, 2022). "Yellowjackets Sophie Thatcher And Chris Messina Starring In Adaptation Of Stephen King Short Story Boogeyman For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  10. Grobar, Matt (February 22, 2022). "The Boogeyman: David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, Vivien Lyra Blair & Madison Hu Board 20th Century Studios' Stephen King Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  11. "Patrick Jonsson Scoring Rob Savage's 'The Boogeyman'". Film Music Reporter. December 27, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  12. Kit, Borys (January 20, 2023). "Hot Horror: Stephen King Adaptation 'The Boogeyman' Moves from Streaming to Theatrical (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  13. Graham, Jamie (April 27, 2023). "Stephen King loved The Boogeyman so much he urged them to release it in theaters". GamesRadar+. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  14. "'The Boogeyman' to Screen at CinemaCon Ahead of Theatrical Release". Collider. March 31, 2023.
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