The Boogens
The Boogens

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The Boogens

1981
Movie
95 min
English

Otherworldly creatures inhabit the bootlegging tunnels underneath a small town mining community, and they kill any of the townsfolk who invade their home.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: James L. ConwayGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of miners in a remote Colorado town accidentally unleash a horde of monstrous, serpentine creatures from deep within the earth. These creatures, known as 'Boogens,' begin to hunt and kill the townspeople, forcing the remaining survivors to find a way to stop them. The creatures are sensitive to sound and can camouflage themselves, making them particularly terrifying predators.

Critical Reception

The Boogens is a cult classic horror film, often remembered for its unique creature design and suspenseful atmosphere, despite its low budget. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a following among horror enthusiasts for its B-movie charm and effective scares. It's considered a staple of 1980s creature features.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and creative creature effects on a limited budget.

  • Often cited for its effective use of suspense and jump scares.

  • A quintessential example of 1980s low-budget horror with a memorable monster.

Google audience: Audiences often appreciate the film's cult status and enjoy its nostalgic horror elements. Some viewers find the creature design and suspenseful moments to be highlights, while others note the limitations of its independent production.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'boogen' creatures were brought to life using a combination of puppetry, stop-motion animation, and innovative camera tricks to create the illusion of their serpentine movement and terrifying appearance.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Don’t go in the basement!_** Some men look into reopening a mine that has been closed for 70 years in northwest Colorado, yet it was shut down for a good reason and the people soon find out why when folks start horrifically dying. ...