In the 1973 short story "The Boogeyman" by Stephen King, a titular monster kills the children of the protagonist, Lester Billings, driving him into a mental breakdown.

bogeyman, any of a variety of fictional and oftentimes folkloric monsters described in stories designed to frighten children. Tales of the bogeyman and various analogues have been used for centuries all …

Boogeyman: Directed by Stephen Kay. With Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Lucy Lawless, Skye McCole Bartusiak. A young man tries to deal with the childhood terror that has never stopped …

With Kansas City, Buffalo's longtime playoff boogeyman, not even in the AFC's field, Josh Allen has a clear pathway to make his first Super Bowl and fix the only blemish on his career résumé.

The Bogeyman (also spelt as "Boogeyman," "Bogieman," and/or "Boogieman") is one of the main antagonists of folklore. It's traditionally a monstrous kidnapper and namesake of the monster …

Oct 2, 2024 · The Boogeyman is a mythical creature in various cultures and folklore, often used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. The Boogeyman is said to hide in closets or under …

Aug 1, 2025 · The boogeyman, though mysterious, is best understood through his motivations. He is primarily obsessed with children, though there are myths in some countries that suggest the …

Apr 2, 2018 · The bogeyman is a mythical monster whose impact can be traced around the world. One of the first references to this legendary creature was found in the 1500’s, though it is suspected that …

5 days ago · Lay your head down child I won't let the boogeyman come Counting bodies like sheep To the rhythm of the war drums Pay no mind to the rabble Pay no mind to the rabble Head down, go to …

A bogeyman is someone whose ideas or actions are disapproved of by some people, and who is described by them as evil or unpleasant in order to make other people afraid. The media depict him …