Adults and children alike unanimously know what this creature is, and its name is the Boogeyman.
But is the Boogeyman just lore, or is any of his presence based on true stories?
Where Did Stephen King’s’The Boogeyman' Come From?
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InRob Savage’s version of King’s short story, two sisters are dealing with the aftermath of evil.
That presence is the Boogeyman.
What Is the Lore Behind the Boogeyman?
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In Australia, theYar-ma-yha-wholooks like a frog with bright red fur.
No matter what culture you grew up in, the boogeyman was always there.
What Horror Movies Has the Boogeyman Been In?
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In horror movie culture, the boogeyman is the perfect entityto create fear and worry in unsuspecting viewers.
Horror films have created some of the most well-known and diverse landscapes of boogeymen.
Michael Myers is one of the most well-known boogeymen in pop culture.
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In theHalloweenfilms, Myers is often referred to as “the Boogeyman.”
The boogeyman even crept into the animated world as Oogie Boogie inA Nightmare Before Christmas.
Pennywise takes many different forms and terrorizes children in the most maniacal ways.
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Be sure to check outThe Boogeymanin yourlocal theaters on June 2.
