The general idea of a "Boogeyman" inherently stirs up the creeps. Originating from 16th century folklore mostly designed to scare your kids, Boogeymen have taken on many forms in modern pop culture and become a proper noun for "spooky creature" in-and-of itself. Hell, one of my favorite horror quotes of all time is Tommy Doyle's declaration in John Carpenter's Halloween that "you can't kill The Boogeyman." Nailed it, Tommy. The most recent direct iteration of said Boogeyman comes with Rob Savage's excellent adaptation of a 1973 Stephen King short story in which the titular creep is a terrifying embodiment of unspoken trauma. To be real, I don't know if I've ever seen trauma as well personified as this guy. Savage is a seasoned horror director who made a name for himself with the (also excellent) COVID Zoom feature Host. He's a director who's proven he has an excellent grasp on dread and knows how to pull off some of the best jump scares I've seen in modern horror. Below, we were lucky enough to chat with Savage about his underrated 2023 adaptation in honor of Horror Week. Check your closet, take a quick peak under your bed, and read our interview below. Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity. NFS Interviews Rob SavageNo Film School: Stephen King is one of the most prolific horror writers not only for his writing but also how frequently his work is adapted to the screen. What was it like joining...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 24 October