The family dynamics in this script are restrained and well-realised, with satisfying thematic payoff at the end. While this isn't the first film to hold grief or trauma as a metaphor for its monster, it's done quite well here. Dark, oppressive atmosphere pervades the screen and it leaves a lot of distressing things to the imagination. The monster is horrifying in its design, but Savage wisely doesn't show it to us very often, and never really shows it to us in detail. Excellent sound design and mixing, as well as a smart subdued musical score, build anticipation for each scare and don't let up the tension once something has been revealed. Director Rob Savage has a lot of talent, and he wields the camera with style and with care. By far, this is one of the most frightening PG-13 movies I've seen. But while far from original, this is a thoroughly well-crafted, at times thoughtful horror film. I know it's an adaptation, but "The Boogeyman" makes it sounds like a bottom-of-the-bargain-bin DVD movie. Truly, this movie was screwed over with its title.
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