Initially ordered by 20th Century Studios for Hulu, the movierecently got a theatrical release.

The original short storyThe Boogeymanwas first published in 1973 in an issue of the magazineCavalier.

As the new trailer shows,The Boogeymanis not a direct adaptation of Kings original work.

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Instead, the movie acts as a sequel of sorts, following the two daughters of the psychiatrist.

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The Boogeymanis one of many King adaptations set to be released in 2023 and beyond.

Vivien Lyra Blair as Sawyer Harper looking under her bed in ‘The Boogeyman’

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Theres also a new adaptation of the writers vampire classicSalems Lotin the works and a prequel to 2019sPet Sematary.

The Boogeymancomes to theaters on June 2.

Check out the new trailer and the films synopsis below.

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