this movie is really dumb... its not scary... it doesnt even make sense... the ending just ends... without wrapping up the story at all... and yeah. it was really bad so dont watch it
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Boogeyman
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
A bloated 86 minutes of overzealous spookiness.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Boogeyman
Parents need to know that this movie tries everything possible to be a scary horror movie but retain its PG-13 rating. Family members disappear violently, animals panic, children are strange, corpses lunge, lights frequently go out for no reason, there is an aural assault of haunting sounds, and no one believes the main character. A character watches as loved ones are tossed around and then taken from him, a child is shut in a closet as a cure for being scared, another child is separated from her family. There are references to sex and a character is naked (non-explicit). Characters drink to drunkenness at a party and there are references to drinking, as well as a jarring product placement.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the legend of the boogeyman, who appears in many cultures as a warning to misbehaving children. The psychologist discusses how children might turn to supernatural explanations as a coping mechanism for feelings of loss or powerlessness. How do modern stories use scary characters or the supernatural to guide behavior now? Urban legends often have an element of the supernatural, how might they derive from older tales, like those of the boogeyman?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
waste of time
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i really liked it!
i dont know why it only got 1 star, i thought it was good! it was creepy and suspenseful. the ending was kinda dumb, though.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Truly scary, one of the better horror movies!
Okay. First up, this is definatley a 16+ movie. There is no lnaguage at all, it is extremeley scary, there is a bondage scene where a guy gets mummified in saran wrap and dies of loss of air from the wrap over his mouth (HE is sexually excited and the guy is really wrapped so he enjoyed it!) and there is violence!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Not bad
As horror flicks go, this one's worth watching.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Blech!
Hated this. If you go into the special features on the DVD and click on alt. ending. At the end of it you see cardboard on the wall behind the window. You see a cable attached to his head. Retch Retch Terrible ending on both parts Don't rent it,buy it or WATCH IT! Don't, you will thank me!
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
HAD my eyes covered!!! LOL
WOW can you say keep the lights on for this one!!!! LOL I would not rate this only pg-13 but not go as far as r maybe like a pg-15 LOL I definately dont think my 11 year old could have watched it at all!! It will be quite a few years before he sees this one!! But it was a good scary one!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Enjoyable Movie with an expected ending!
First i would like to say its about time they made a movie on this.Minor Gore with some blood. Keep away from little 6-8 year olds for some parts might frighten to much. Lauguage was not an issue. The story keeps you watching as the main character tries to understand if his disturbing chilhood memories are real or not.The ending doesnt leave you with many questions but is far to predictable to recieve 5 stars.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was boring
this movie was not all that scary only a few momments did it get exciting but other than that it was not all that good. even little kids barely screamed inthis movie
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
i almost fell asleep
Not scary if you like scary movies other then some cheap "jumpy" moments. I almost fell asleep. The plot was completley unrealistic. Don't waste your time.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
stupid but ok also
this is a scary movie but had no plot and a lame ending this was just like non-stop voilence with absolutely no story the whole movie i spent time covering my 11 year old's eyes
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
ok
this is an ok movie i have seen better endings but it's preety scary -12 caution
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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