Mr. Boogedy
A novelty-salesman moves his family into a new house. Initially dismissing incidents as more of their father's practical jokes, the family soon learns that the house is haunted by people who lived in the house 300 years previously.
Why it matters
A charming blend of family-friendly scares and 80s supernatural camp that captures the era’s made-for-TV haunted house vibe.
- A rare slice of lighthearted, spooky fun that predates modern family horror fare like *Goosebumps*
- Practical ghost effects and quirky set pieces that lean into the era’s low-budget charm
- Perfect for fans of nostalgic, non-threatening hauntings with a playful twist
- An early example of blending suburban family dynamics with supernatural folklore, tapping into America’s fascination with haunted homesteads
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
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