Monday Morning Maybe

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Boogeyman

Seen it?

2005 | 89 min | Thriller, Horror, Drama, Mystery

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 4.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion or The Babadook, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

Every culture has one – the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years ago. Is the Boogeyman real, or did Tim make it up to explain why his father abandoned his family?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    4.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $67 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Kay

  • Barry WatsonTim
  • Emily DeschanelKate Houghton
  • Lucy LawlessTim's Mother
  • Skye McCole BartusiakFranny Roberts
  • Tory MussettJessica
  • Louise WallaceJessica's Mom
  • Andrew GloverBoogeyman
  • Charles MesureTim's Father
  • Robyn MalcolmDr. Matheson
  • Philip GordonUncle Mike