The Boogey Man1980
“The most terrifying nightmare of childhood is about to return!”
Directed by Ulli Lommel
The premise
A young girl witnesses the brutal murder of her stepfather at the hands of her brother, by mirror reflection. Years later, when the mirror is accidentally shattered, a dark and vengeful curse is unleashed on the family, and anyone unlucky enough to come into contact with its shards falls victim to heinous murder.
Horror Vault's take
A traumatic childhood memory refuses to stay buried when a seemingly ordinary mirror becomes the vessel for something far darker than a simple reflection. Once the glass is broken, its malevolent force scatters along with the shards, turning everyday objects into instruments of gruesome death. This low-budget early-80s shocker blends supernatural curse mechanics with slasher-style kills in a way that sets it apart from its contemporaries. The shadow of that one terrible night stretches across years, threatening to consume everyone connected to it.
Content: Graphic Violence, Gore, Depictions Of Childhood Trauma, Disturbing Murder Sequences
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