Unveiling the Untold Secrets of The Boogeyman: An Exclusive Journey with Chris Messina

Summary

Watch an exclusive clip from the home release of The Boogeyman, which stars Chris Messina, who discusses his role and Stephen King's ability to tap into deeper horror.

Exploring grief and love, the film follows Sawyer as she grapples with her mother's death while working to safeguard her family. Directed by Rob Savage and featuring Sophie Thatcher, The Boogeyman offers a chilling and unique take on the traditional concept of the monster under the bed.

Screen Rant presents an exclusive clip from The Boogeyman's home release, featuring Chris Messina as the star. The film centers around the Harper family, who find themselves plagued by a demonic presence after a disturbed stranger, Lester, infiltrates their home. As the family grapples with the death of Sadie and Sawyer's mother, who was killed by Lester, the creature thrives on their fear and grief. In an effort to unravel the mystery, Sadie visits Lester's house and encounters his wife, Rita, who is also tormented by the loss of her children. Despite initially doubting Rita's claims that the creature is the Boogeyman, Sadie is ultimately forced to question her beliefs and take action to protect her father and sister from the terrifying presence. Inspired by Stephen King's 1973 short story of the same name, The Boogeyman grips viewers with its unsettling portrayal of supernatural terror.

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Unveiled exclusively by Screen Rant, The Boogeyman clip features Chris Messina sharing his insight into why he was instantly captivated by the script, highlighting King's unparalleled ability to delve beyond surface-level terror in his writing. Producer Shawn Levy further delves into Messina's contribution to the film, explaining how his character as the father adds a much-needed sense of stability. Messina himself opens up about his experience on set, embracing the role of "the old man" for the first time, working alongside younger co-stars and a youthful director.

The Boogeyman is more than just another monster movie. It delves into themes of grief and love as Sawyer struggles to protect her remaining family while still mourning her mother. Directed by Rob Savage and written by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Mark Heyman, The Boogeyman features a talented cast including Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, and David Dastmalchian. With a runtime of 99 minutes, the film is rated PG-13.

The Boogeyman will be available on Digital and Blu-ray on August 29 and DVD on October 10.