Review of Mr. Boogedy (1986) by Allan C — 31 Oct 2015
The cast, which includes Kristy Swanson, is game for the whole affair, and you have to love the joke shop-owning dad, who supplies the movie with some of its biggest laughs. The real draw though was getting John Astin to portray Mr. Witherspoon. The man was a pro, and whatever he thought about the script or the characterization, he gave this made-for-TV flick everything he had. A truly wonderful piece of work.
Disney was quick to capitalize on Boogedy's success, and made a sequel entitled Bride of Boogedy in 1987. It was worth watching, but pales in comparison to the original. Unfortunately, most horror fans are unlikely to ever see this mini-masterpiece, or its follow-up. Disney refuses to give it a proper home release, the list of reasons considerable, although mostly nonsensical. .
This review of Mr. Boogedy (1986) was written by Allan C on 31 Oct 2015.
Mr. Boogedy has generally received positive reviews.
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