

The Boogey Man
1980-11-07 · 82 min · ★ 4.9
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.
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- Directors
- Ulli Lommel
- Production companies
- The Jerry Gross Organization
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 300,000
Top Cast
Suzanna LoveLacey
John CarradineDr. Warren
Nicholas LoveWilly
Charles David RichardsTeenagerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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