The Boogeyman (2023) Truth or Hype? | Spoiler-Free Come with Me Horror Movie Review

[@Horrorzeit]

I felt like James Wan was a heavy inspiration, there was even a strong red theme going on and the typical glass windows and style of house.

[@spookyastronauts]

Felt like it at times but other times it used warm and green tones?! I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@anthonywheeler2082]

The biggest jumpscare happened in the parking lot! Glad it turned out well. Yeah, the title The Boogeyman definitely sounds like a '70's horror story you'd find in an old book at a rumage sale.

[@Wraiven22]

I am on the side that loved Dashcam for what it was, even if the lead was often insufferable. It just makes it all the more fun to watch when crazy stuff keeps happening around her, you don’t feel at all bad for her 😅

[@mikesilva3868]

😊well said

[@Wraiven22]

I had a crowd just like that for Evil Dead Rise! Constant laughter even at parts that weren’t even remotely funny. It was so bizarre 😂

[@stephanieramirez6880]

Mee too! I don’t know if I’m getting more cranky cus I’m getting old, or people are getting more annoying 😂😂😅

[@maggiephilson1667]

Omg me too! The guys next to my wife and I were so annoying and kept laughing at everything. There were so many disturbing parts that they apparently found funny.🙄 🤷‍♀️

[@emilywatson4732]

100%! I think some people get the nervous giggles🤣

[@existenz001]

The scary visit at a dark parking lot worked for me 😂

[@suzy8109]

There was no scene in a parking lot. Which movie were you watching?

[@existenz001]

@@suzy8109 not in the movie. In her video, when Emma was filming the review, she says a viewer of the channel approached the car and spooked her...

[@heidihaw8119]

The metaphor of this movie worked so well for me. I don’t remember ever being in tears after a horror movie, but this one got me. So good.

[@lalareal180]

haha spoken like a true woman run by emotions if u cried at this!

[@heidihaw8119]

@@lalareal180 oh yes how dare I be a true woman with emotions.

[@rational-ec4rk]

I love how everytime you step outside to catch a movie, you pet your dog on the way out.

[@spookyastronauts]

I have to it’s the law 🫡

[@georgeheilman885]

Saw it tonight and enjoyed it. The creature and themes were very familiar, but the atmosphere, relatable characters and effective dread made it worth the cinema experience. 7/10 for me.

[@pattiray8542]

Oooh, “effective dread”, what a great phrase! 👍

[@precious1q]

I love how i get the whole "feel" of the movie without knowing the movie! I completely understand abt the cinematography and style and the importance of doing it in awy that works with the feel or vibe of the movie. I love horror that's not gorey. This is a go see for me for sure now!

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you like it!

[@Kat-hs2ij]

I can't wait to see it ! But honestly without reading anything about it, I thought it was kind of a remake of Boogeyman from 2005 which was one of my favorite horror movies when I was a teenager, it was so good and no one talks about it.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah I’ll need to rewatch that one!

[@vaughndumas]

Looks like they perhaps needed John Wick to kill the Boogeyman.

[@nileshollowthorn]

I went to an advanced screening of it yesterday and it was so much fun! The audience was super into it and when me and my friend were talking after about things we liked, we kept finding more and more we liked.

[@TheAnadromist]

Thanks Emma, it's coming to Tbilisi tomorrow, and I wasn't sure if I'd go. There have been so many bad movies called The Boogeyman. But this sounds pretty worthwhile, on the Boogeyman scale. Interestingly here's it's called ბუგიმენი (that's the Georgian alphabet) or Boogimeni. Because, not only do they not have a Boogeyman myth here, they don't even write or tell horror stories.

[@AVspectre]

Interesting! Thank for sharing :)

[@spookyastronauts]

Wow that is interesting! Do they have any horror movies that are made there?

[@craigholland5010]

No comment about the movie, but I actually love that you respond to comments- which I don't see much of in other channels. That is very well done and shows why so many of us subscribers follow you. Doesn't mean you need to comment on this though!! : ). And thanks for your come with me reviews. They are very entertaining!

[@spookyastronauts]

But now I have to comment 🤪

[@tiersofadragqueen1779]

Those were some very unique movie snacks!

[@AVspectre]

I was wondering if packaging volume is a consideration. If re-bagged snacks in particularly ‘noisy’ packaging for the theatre, but I also tend to be a little anxious about always bothering people (so it’s more more my own comfort than anyone else).

[@spookyastronauts]

Haha yeah I love Japanese candy.

[@trainwrecktim]

Glad you liked it! I found it a little repetitive and slow-paced but there were some really cool and creative scares. Loved the Host easter egg though!

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah same! I totally agree with the repetitiveness… it just felt like it wasn’t progressing with the same formula we are used to

[@stacey9730]

Sofie Thatcher also stars in Yellowjackets. I think she is an awesome actor and will probably watch this one mostly for her

[@ryanmclellan8740]

I'm excited to check this out this weekend. I could use a little horror... aside from my everyday life :)

[@nessyshackleford]

sophie thatcher who plays sadie is also on a showtime show called "yellowjackets" i think you'd dig!! i don't want to give the plot away but it also stars jasmin savoy brown, melanie lynskey, juilette lewis, & christina ricci! the second season just had its finale & it was picked up for a third season as well 😈

[@spookyastronauts]

Yes I’ve seen it!

[@sjs7917]

Always love your 'Come along with me' segments!!. Skitting over your friend frightening you, when your adrenaline is coursing through your body!!. Looking forward to seeing this. Love you updates Emma and your reviews!!. Love from Ireland, ❤❤

[@spookyastronauts]

Haha thank you!

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

Your description of the audience is exactly why I haven't seen a new film in the theater for six years. At this point I've given up hoping that the theaters have either the ability or the inclination to do anything about it.

[@spookyastronauts]

🥺🥺🥺

[@pattiray8542]

I’m so fortunate that now that I am retired I can go to morning and afternoon shows and enjoy the film in peace and quiet. Unless, of course, I’m looking for a group first-show experience, like a much anticipated Marvel movie 😉

[@SamuelBrown92]

I'm sorry but what do you expect a theater's staff to do about laughter? Act like golf, tennis or a spelling bee and tell crowds of adults to shush??? 😂

[@adam-l74]

This movie title always makes me think of the 1980s Boogeyman trilogy even though the the Barry Watson film is much more recent.

[@Matt-Cal]

Thanks Emma, was looking forward to this one for a while. Glad to hear, it came out alright. I'll definitely be checking it out in a cinema.

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you like it!

[@a_Cynthia_Main]

Seriously thought for a minute that "Rob" was Rob Savage, the director, trying to bribe you in the parking lot to get a good review. 😂

[@mikesilva3868]

Lol😅

[@spookyastronauts]

Omg I didn’t even make that connection haha

[@BryanH63]

I find myself agreeing with your reviews 95% of the time so I am glad you liked this... I am seeing it tomorrow night!

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you like it!

[@timross5351]

LOL are you sure you like being spooked, Emma!? Going to see it tomorrow with my movie friend, loved getting this review from you at this time. Lights Out/Smile? Yes, please! You are also the reason I saw Smile; I was worried it was going to be too much like Truth or Dare. I also enjoyed all but the very end of Boogeyman (2005) and that also had a sketchy-looking entity.

[@jasperfen3754]

More positive review than I expected. Thank you.

[@angelel.9885]

Thanks for the spoiler free review! Excited to see it on Saturday :)

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you enjoy!

[@TheUndeadOfNight]

Fantastic unbiased review and the reason why I am subscribed to your channel . The plot sounds like it is related to the King story in name only . Even though I didn't like Lights Out ( loved the short film ) , Smile or Dashcam , your review has me curious . I'll watch it but most likely on a streaming service , I hope I'm surprised by it and like it as a fun popcorn movie .

[@spookyastronauts]

Firstly thank you, but if you didn’t like those films I’m not sure you’d like this one 😔. Hope you do end up enjoying it!

[@dennisk207]

your dog's fake indifference to you leaving always cracks me up lol. the trailer for this looked pretty meh but thanks for the positive recommendation.

[@spookyastronauts]

He’s so mad at me haha

[@woodsro]

“Everyone loved Host” haha dang I’m that one guy that didn’t… for me this one felt very standard but well done enough that it didn’t bother me that much. I’m a little over grief monsters but the actors and set pieces pulled me through. soz for the scare at the end 😆

[@spookyastronauts]

Omg I thought you would have liked host!

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you for the present it was very generous of you! I had to keep that part in haha

[@hesprus]

I plan to see it on Saturday. It's a short story I've read a number of times and from what Stephen King talked about years ago is a predecessor to what would become "IT".

[@horrorableshow]

Hype! Still at work and wanting to jump out a window but can’t wait to check this out this video when I get home! 😂

[@unoillnino]

I love the footage you capture entering the theater for your videos like this. It’s a little thing but I always really enjoy that.

[@megamoviez]

Just got out and had to see your review immediately. I really liked it! Haven’t been this scared at a PG-13 movie since The Ring. I also love how it handled the themes of trauma much more then Smile. Loved Host and didn’t like Dashcam but with this movie Rob Savage is making a name for himself.

[@lalareal180]

oh lord!~

[@moviefreakjps]

I love Robert's surprise jump scare

[@CathyHarrison-bd8vi]

I always enjoy your come with me videos. Curious what those Lipton Lemon Tea Gummy’s taste like. We don’t have those in the states.

[@spookyastronauts]

They are Japanese, I’m sure you can find them in international stores. But they just taste like iced tea haha

[@Xtinacbock]

I had a similar theater experience! I went at 5:45pm on a Monday hoping I would have the theatre to myself and four teens thought this was the comedy of the year

[@lukenarlee8118]

Worst. I can't even go to see horror movies in the theatre anymore because teens always ruin it by laughing at every part that supposed to be scary.

[@foxrox6]

This is kinda random, but I just love your vibe! I value your recommendations and horror movie opinions, thanks for making such awesome content :)

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you

[@PaulaRamsey-t9e]

me too I love this red haired chic❤

[@melizes83]

I’m actually so excited to see this one! The trailer scared me so badly, which hasn’t happened in a LONG time. Chris Messina is so great (I loved him in Devil and the Mindy Project)!

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah I like him too!

[@horrorableshow]

Also y’all check out her twitch channel it’s pretty rad!🤌🤌🤘🤘

[@spookyastronauts]

❤️❤️❤️🥹

[@hernanbernabe1030]

Loved the video Emma. I am excited for this film and will probably watch it over the weekend. Glad to hear you enjoyed it but I'm a little bummed out that the entity wasn't too great visually since that was something that was lacking in the 2005 film of the same name. Still looking forward to it!

[@spookyastronauts]

I hope you like it hopefully I’ve lowered your expectations slightly

[@connordebruler3264]

I always wonder about who's driving her to these moves in the middle of the night and sitting patiently while she makes her videos, and then I remember she's from Australia and the driver's seat is on the other side.

[@pxtrova]

You are my favorite horror Channel, not really related to the video but hey i just wanted to let you know how great you are thank you for keeping us updated with our fav genre ❤

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you so much that means a lot to me. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this comment ❤️

[@LisaLoves]

Really looking forward to checking this out.

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

I haven’t seen much on this movie yet but I have a slight feeling it’ll be a sleeper

[@patriciaarodriguez6641]

Went to a screening last night and enjoyed it then got home and saw some reviews bashing it. I don’t know what people expect anymore.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah I could see that for sure but it was pretty clear with its intent. I knew it was a popcorn film. People bash everything though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Thanks for the review, Emma. Your thoughts on the film are similar to what I have heard from other critics. I'll give it a watch when it gets a home video release. I'll be going to a horror convention this weekend.

[@hozza9901]

I like how it has the family trauma story to. oh and the "i saw it bleed" so arnold

[@muelitasgoblingirl]

I am so excited for this one and at the same time, it's sad they released it the same day as spiderverse.

[@pete038]

I'm watching it this weekend, so excited !!!

[@shanetheliver]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I was on the fence about seeing it (not because of the director, the marketing just makes it look kinda bland) but I’ll probably give it a go!

[@spookyastronauts]

It’s definitely straight forward and nothing overly special but it’s a nice popcorn horror

[@dollhousegirl7153]

I can't wait to see this. Love the short story. Thank you, Emma!!!

[@danielsweet858]

Wish I could be as chill as Gromit!

[@spookyastronauts]

Me too honestly

[@carissaluttonmovietalk]

I think it's strange that the other Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot is meant to come out this year as well, but there's been zero promotion so far.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah that is strange that there’s been no marketing

[@pattol666]

love this girl, she always gives the best reviews and is honest about what she thinks.

[@xs0ftx3]

Tbh I've been in a mood for a popcorn horror, I'll have to go check this out :) Thanks emma xx

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you enjoy!

[@TheXanderKane]

My take on the title is that many years ago when lots of kids died from SIDS before they knew what it was it was often referred to as some kind of monster/boogeyman in communities creating a folklore about it. When the dad in the movie spoke with Lester Billings and he told him that it was reported all his children died of SIDS but he knew they didn’t. So I just think it’s a callback to the initial rumors surrounding the origin of SIDS.

[@davidellis5141]

Seeing this tomorrow afternoon ..opening show ! in New Mexico in the 🇺🇸 🍿 🥤

[@suzy8109]

I loved this movie. British wonder boy Rob Savage surprises us with another future classic. Genuinely scary! The little girl Sawyer was adorable and a great little actress.

[@wakkawakka900]

Jump scare in the parking lot 😂😂😂

[@jamiewilshaw3595]

This sounds good 😊, I'll give it a watch.👍👍🎃

[@vincentsilva5663]

I just recently saw it and I gotta say the boogeyman just works i like how they designed the creature/shadow monster. The jump scares are awesome i give it 8/10

[@pattiray8542]

I enjoy it so much when you are excited to see a film, and even more when you are excited after you’ve seen it! I’m definitely putting this one on my list. (Well, ok, it was in my list already, but now I’ll go see it sooner rather than later 😂)

[@pattiray8542]

And I saw it this afternoon! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It ticked all my boxes: dark house, weird parent, sinister stranger, f**king unhinged supporting character, (IYKYK) brave angsty teenager and an innocent child. *french-chef’s-kiss*. There were only two other patrons in the theater, so I had the room to completely lose myself in the movie. The coloring and lighting were so good! Definitely enhanced the mood. The sound design was AMAZING!!! I jumped many times about sounds that were made and felt very much like they were nearer than they were. I agree, the scares were great. Definitely recommend. David Dastmalchian was a fabulous casting choice, btw. Enjoyed seeing him.

[@trish3248]

seeing this on Sunday! I can't wait.

[@SpecialAgentBillMaxwell]

I liked this short story back in the day. Kind of reminded me of that one Twilight Zone where the guy is talking to his shrink about how he'll die if he falls asleep. Curious how the movie expands on the idea enough to make it something new.

[@philgood8089]

Rob delivered what Boogeyman COULDN'T!!! 10/10 lol... but, really... anyone else, and that might've been REALLY scary...!!!

[@bluehousemouse]

I’m excited to see it only because Rob Savage’s Host (2020) was sooo good and has earned my time even if it’s called something as cheesy as the boogeyman 😅

[@JONINXBOX]

At 8:30 when ‘Rob’ sneaks into the back of the car and lies down out of view… I’ve seen enough horror films to know where this is going.. could someone check on our girl to make sure she made it home that night…🤔🥺

[@Carla-GenX]

I love your reviews 🥰 When I come across a new to me movie, I check to see if you have seen it. And dollars to donuts, you have. Sending cold Canadian love 🩵

[@spookyastronauts]

Haha dollars to donuts never heard that one before! I love it, thank you!

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

This was my first time on your channel and I'm so pleased to find you👍! I liked your explanations of the film's pros & cons and your rating system is quite clever. I predict it will help me to watch the film with reasonable expectations.

[@danielsweet858]

Went to a noon screening today. There were only five others in the cinema so no assholes! 😆 Thought it was a slow burn for the most part but almost left my seat at one jump scare & that rarely happens. Not perfect but fun & 140° different from Dashcam (which I loved). I'd be a terrible critic. Seems like I enjoy almost everything! Always wondered if anyone ever tapped on your window while recording. 😂

[@susanmctavish6639]

That would be cool if they would do an anthology again and the Boogeyman could be just one of three or four stories in a feature length.

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thanks for the Review and the Video 😀

[@hectormontalvo5565]

Good review and cool video Emma!👉😃👈

[@defaulttrash5715]

Rob was about to get body slammed by Emma

[@spookyastronauts]

Honestly I would have just driven my car over him if it was a threat 🤣

[@LiamLivesOn]

I'm looking forward to seeing this tomorrow :)

[@manukhan2136]

QUESTION: Will you ever make content using video game as media once in a time. Was thinking about games like "Alien Isolation" "Resident Evil" "Darkest dungeon 2" etc ... for exemple. Not you with horror but IN horror ( sry for bad english) bisous ?

[@demonbadger86]

I thought it was fine... Sophie Thatcher really sells it.

[@jasonwonkawich5275]

Wow! Your Winters look positively dreadful (sarcastic laughing rolley-eyes). Greetings from Canada! Appreciate the heads-up on this film! Sounds like a less sophisticated, less cerebral Babadook?

[@wolverinescratch]

It's been getting good reviews, i was disappointed by Evil Dead Rise so I'm hoping this is better

[@buknaked]

finally someone else who was disappointed by rise

[@spookyastronauts]

It’s hard to relate the two they are very different. And I’m not sure what you liked about evil dead rise… but I wouldn’t say this one is nearly as exciting. It’s a pretty basic film that’s just fun for scares

[@mikesilva3868]

Great review 😊

[@stephanieramirez6880]

Now I need to know what was the present! 👀

[@nancyboysuk]

Seeing on Friday!

[@TortillaBoy242]

When is the Across the Spider-Verse review dropping?

[@jonn8911]

The problem with PG-13 Horror is how god awful the audience is around u. Totally ruins it

[@atuljoshi1990]

so a completely different plot from the short story...dealing with grief....(the short story is totally about ignoring grief so I find this funny)....this sounds like a wait for streaming title.

[@williamwolford588]

watch the short film from the early 80's. Much different than what you've described here. Much closer to the short story.

[@Meridian-1138]

Thank you 😊 hello from Paris 🍻🍻

[@spookyastronauts]

Bonjour!

[@fanartyr5151]

I genuienly didn't find this one scary at all, the jump scares were putting me to sleep really. Our tastes are usually alike so I'm really surprised at how different our opinions are 😅

[@juanherrera8731]

Same Emma i am excited to watch boogeyman (2023) movie theater imax 3D

[@elvisrelvis2774]

This film felt like a lower quality "Smile"

[@MrGleeiscool]

all the critics are saying this proves that pg13 can be really scary

[@mikesilva3868]

R rated horror movies are the best 😊

[@spookyastronauts]

I don’t think it’s too scary but it’s hard to know what’s scary for everyone. Definitely has some good moments

[@wanya_telborn]

Hey Grommey 😊😊😊😊❤

[@jensoto8012]

I didn't love this one, it was ok. I was really wanting a Boogeyman movie but as you stated I wasn't feeling it with this monster. It just felt like any other monster creature feature.

[@Vampnado]

What was in the box?! the one you got around 9 min mark

[@spookyastronauts]

A human head!!! Kidding a present for gaming since I just started twitch

[@Vampnado]

@@spookyastronauts hehe I had scrolled through your comments to see if someone already said "what's in the booooooox?" glad you got it keke

[@jaydoubleu3419]

My family went and said they hated it

[@kaneko269]

I trust u emma

[@alb7973]

Seen it was awesome

[@SamuelBrown92]

6/10 ... it was decent