A brother and sister attempting to deal with past difficulties reside on their relatives’ ranch in the Chesapeake Bay area. One sibling is married and has a child, while the other cannot speak and assists with farm work. A message from their mother, who is nearing death, resurfaces long-forgotten recollections, and an antique mirror seems to release a dangerous… creature. “The Boogey Man” (1980) draws inspiration from films like “The Exorcist,” “Halloween,” and “The Amityville Horror,” despite having a notably smaller production budget of just $300,000; John Carradine’s portrayal of Dr. Warren accounted for the largest portion of that expense, with all of his scenes filmed in a single day. The movie shares some characteristics with later films such as "Nightmare" (1981) and "Luther the Geek" (1989). If those appeal to you, along with the atmosphere found in movies like “Silent Night, Bloody Night” (1972) and “Don’t Go in the House” (1979), it might be worth watching. The setting of the Chesapeake Bay region is a strong point, as is the sense of authenticity and prevailing feeling, but the plot feels somewhat slow-moving and also a bit confusing. It's not aided by the fact that the actresses are not as impressive as those in any of the “Friday the 13th” installments. The film’s length is 1 hour, 22 minutes, and filming locations included Bel Alton (the house with the well), La Plata (Lacey & Willie’s childhood home), Port Tobacco (cemetery and church), and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Interior barn scenes were filmed at Paramount Ranch in Agoura, California. GRADE: B-

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