The Boogeyman: A Scary Reminder of Our Childhood Fears.
TL;DR
Director Rob Savage discusses his latest film, The Boogeyman, based on a Stephen King short story, and how he aimed to make it a timeless horror movie. He talks about his approach to scares, the influence of visual storytelling, and the use of a light ball as a prop. Savage also reveals how a failed Star Wars gag led to the creation of the movie's scariest scenes and how Disney brand protection helped make the film even creepier.
- Boogeyman director says failed Star Wars gag led to the scariest scene Polygon
- The Boogeyman Review IGN
- Before 'The Boogeyman,' Rob Savage Made the Scariest Horror Movie Ever Collider
- 'The Boogeyman' review: Horror-by-numbers isn't really horror Los Angeles Times
- The Boogeyman Reminds Us Why We're Afraid of the Dark Gizmodo
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