The director of The Boogeyman, Rob Savage, has hinted at a possible sequel, but only if the first movie performs well at the box office. Adapted from a short story by the renowned author Stephen King, The Boogeyman joins a vast array of adaptations of his work. On June 2, the horror film was released in theaters, garnering a variety of reviews ranging from mixed to positive. The movie fell slightly shy of its projected opening weekend box office earnings.
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Savage revealed that he and the team already have a solid concept for The Boogeyman 2. However, the fate of the sequel is dependent on the success of the first film. Savage emphasized the importance of the current cast of characters, who play a fundamental role in shaping the personality of the movie. He expressed his hope that the film will perform well enough to warrant a continuation of the story.
"That being said, it approaches horror in a unique manner, standing out as its own entity. It's the type of horror film that would excite me to work on and a story that I'd be eager to share, even if it wasn't a sequel. However, producing it as a continuation of the Boogeyman universe would be a dream come true. I only hope that this movie succeeds, so I can have the opportunity to bring that vision to life."
How The Boogeyman's Ending sets Up A Sequel
The Boogeyman centers on a family of three - Will Harper, Sadie, and Sawyer - who are tormented by a malevolent being in their home. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the creature is feeding off of the family's collective grief following the loss of their matriarch. In a poignant finale, the family vows to come together and heal from their trauma by cherishing positive memories of their mother, seemingly banishing the Boogeyman for good.
The final scene of The Boogeyman hints that the monster may not be done haunting the Harper family, as Sadie is called back into the therapy room only to find the therapist missing and the closet door ominously ajar. While the film already takes liberties with the source material, any potential sequel would be venturing into uncharted territory. Director Scott Savage has even mentioned the possibility of exploring a similar concept with different characters in a different setting, regardless of the film's box office performance. It remains to be seen whether a sequel will be greenlit, but the Boogeyman may still have more scares in store for audiences.
Source: ComicBook.com
