Wondering if The Boogeyman is ok for kids? More than just a monsters under your bed film, it’s full of chill and frightening scenes. Here’s what parents need to know in this parents guide to The Boogeyman.
The Boogeyman Parents Guide (2023): Is it Kid Friendly?
High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.
Age Rating: Why is The Boogeyman Rated PG-13?
The Boogeyman is Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for terror, violence, language, and teen drug use which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 13.
Language in The Boogeyman
There is some profanity including uses of bi*ch, sh*t, hell, one use of f*ck, and words of Deity like “Jesus” and g-ddamn.
Violence: Is The Boogeyman Too Scary for Kids?
The Boogeyman is quite scary and full of jump scares which I don’t recommend for younger kids.
There is a dark monster that attacks characters, including children. It sucks the life out of a character.
A teen is tied up and thrown against a wall.
A tooth is pulled out by a doorknob in a disgusting manner.
There are more instances of death, use of weapons, fire, and scare tactics.
Mature Content: Is The Boogeyman Ok for Kids?
A character dies by suicide.
Teens smoke pot.
Themes of grief, loss, and trauma are prevalent as families grieve the death of loved ones.
Is The Boogeyman Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
You can expect a lot of jump scares, some blood, and scary anticipation of the horrors that await. To sum it up, The Boogeyman is not kid friendly for kids under 13. Still a horror, it is mostly the suspense that scares the audience, more creepy than scary. Gore is not super high.
I wouldn’t recommend it for tweens or younger due to the themes of using trauma for horror.
However, if you’re looking for a film with a lot of build-up, shadows, and scares, then this will do the trick.
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