The Boogey Man
A young girl witnesses the brutal murder of her stepfather at the hands of her brother, by mirror reflection. Years later, when the mirror is accidentally shattered, a dark and vengeful curse is unleashed on the family, and anyone unlucky enough to come into contact with its shards falls victim to heinous murder.
Why it matters
A moody, atmospheric slasher that twists childhood trauma into a supernatural curse rooted in shattered mirrors.
- A rare ’80s slasher that leans hard into psychological dread rather than just body counts.
- Practical effects deliver brutal, inventive kills that still hold up in the gore department.
- The mirror-as-portal concept taps into folk horror vibes, pre-dating similar cursed object tropes.
- For fans of slow-building tension and ’80s regional horror with a haunted family secret at its core.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
