Boogeyman (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Boogeyman is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Boogeyman is a supernatural horror film that earns its PG-13 rating with frequent jump scares, sustained psychological terror, and several intense scenes of monster violence. The plot follows Tim, a man haunted by the…

Boogeyman is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Boogeyman is a supernatural horror film that earns its PG-13 rating with frequent jump scares, sustained psychological terror, and several intense scenes of monster violence. The plot follows Tim, a man haunted by the childhood memory of his father being taken by a creature in his closet. The film's content is…

None. The protagonist has a girlfriend, but there is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.

The film contains strong horror violence, though it avoids graphic gore. The Boogeyman creature attacks characters throughout, often dragging them away to an unseen fate. Key scenes include a man being violently pulled into a closet, a woman being attacked…

Occasional use of mild profanity is present, typical for a PG-13 film. Words like "hell" and "damn" can be heard during moments of fear and stress, but strong language is not frequent.

This category is nearly absent. In one scene, a character is seen preparing alcoholic drinks at a motel, but there is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.

The film is built on strong themes of childhood trauma, grief, and mental distress. The protagonist has spent years in psychotherapy dealing with the loss of his father and the belief in the Boogeyman, blurring the line between supernatural events and his own…

Boogeyman runs 89 minutes, directed by Stephen Kay, released in 2005.

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