Stephen King-Championed Film 'The Boogeyman' Leverages Loss and Supernatural Frights For Hard PG-13

Director Rob Savage aimed to create an unknowable creature that leaves horrors to viewers' imaginations.
Savage started with low-budget films and gained notice for the pandemic thriller "Host" before directing "The Boogeyman."
The film follows a teen and her family stalked by a supernatural being after a loss.
Lead actress Sophie Thatcher sought to build empathy for her grieving teen character.
King's support helped the film gain a theatrical release, surprising the makers with a PG-13 rating.