The Boogeyman I Review by: Benjamin Garrett

If you told me you weren’t afraid of the dark when you were young, you’d likely be lying. At some point we’ve all let our imaginations create horrifying possibilities for what may be lurking in the shadows. The Boogeyman brings those fears to life with a movie that’s far less frightening than anything you dreamt up as a kid. The movie follows a high school student named Sadie and her younger sister Sawyer, after the recent death of their mother. Their father is withdrawn and somewhat distant as he grieves in his own way. When a dark entity finds its way into their home, Sadie takes matters into her own hands, to rid the house of this terrifying presence. Director Rob Savage makes excellent use of the contrast between light and dark, keeping the entity shrouded in shadow for the majority of the film. He plays with minimalist lighting sources quite cleverly, whether it’s a spherical moon globe or the fluorescent glow of a fridge light. Not sure why this family doesn’t believe in over