Stephen King’s underrated horror movie is finding a new home. The supernatural thriller is set to arrive on Netflix soon, and it stars David Dastmalchian, who has made a huge mark in Marvel and DC movies.
David Dastmalchian’s The Boogeyman to stream on Netflix in October
According to What’s On Netflix, The Boogeyman arrives on Netflix on October 5, 2026. The supernatural horror movie first arrived back in June 2023. Rob Savage directed the movie from a screenplay by Scott Beck.
Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman also worked on the screenplay. The movie is based on Stephen King’s 1973 story. It follows a grieving family as they face a terrifying supernatural threat. Will Harper is a therapist struggling after his wife’s death. His daughters, Sadie and Sawyer, also struggle to deal with their loss.
However, their lives become even more frightening afterward. A mysterious creature begins haunting their family home. The family must figure out how to survive. Their situation quickly becomes increasingly dangerous and terrifying.
When Lester Billings visits Will’s office. Lester claims an evil creature killed his three children. He later dies by suicide, leaving the family with more questions. Soon, strange events begin happening around Will’s home.
Sadie later learns the creature is called the Boogeyman. The story explores fear, trauma, and family. It also focuses heavily on surviving supernatural threats. The movie blends several different horror elements.
The cast includes Sophie Thatcher as Sadie Harper, while Vivien Lyra Blair plays Sawyer Harper. Chris Messina portrays Will Harper, with David Dastmalchian as Lester Billings. It also features LisaGay Hamilton, Madison Hu, Marin Ireland, and Michael Bekemeier.
The movie performed modestly at the worldwide box office. It earned around $67 million worldwide after its release. The Boogeyman also received mixed reactions from critics. The movie currently holds a 60% critics’ score and a 65% fans’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now, Stephen King’s underrated horror movie gets another home. The Boogeyman is coming to Netflix in October. Fans will soon get another chance to revisit the horror movie.