Anybody who grew up within the Nineteen Eighties remembers gathering across the TV to look at The Disney Sunday Film. Every week, the anthology collection offered a brand new Disney flick to get pleasure from, which was often one thing the entire household might get into. There was no rhyme or purpose to what they confirmed, as a long-forgotten Halloween favourite aired in April 1986 – seven months earlier than spooky season. At the moment, the misplaced basic is out there to stream on Disney+, so if you happen to’re in search of a heavy dose of nostalgia this 12 months, you already know the place to go.
First airing on April 20, 1986. Mr. Boogedy was peak horror for 80s children who loved being scared, however not terrified. The household basic was directed by Oz Scott and written by Michael Janover, and right now it is remembered fondly for being a tacky film that blends humor and horror, creating a movie full of nostalgic Halloween vibes. Some would possibly even name Mr. Boogedy a gateway film for these seeking to be uncovered to the style with out getting too freaked out about what it has to supply.
For a small Disney film, Mr. Boogedy has some fairly superior names in it. The movie stars Richard Masur (The Factor, My Woman), Mimi Kennedy (Midnight in Paris), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), John Astin (The Addams Household), David Faustino (Married… with Youngsters), Benjamin Gregory (ALF), and Howard Witt (The Golden Ladies). Set round Halloween, Mr. Boogedy focuses on a household who strikes to the appropriately named city of Lucifer’s Falls solely to search out themselves terrorized by a 300-year-old ghost. Try the complete synopsis under:
“The Davis household strikes into a brand new home within the city of Lucifer Falls, Massachusetts, solely to find it is haunted by the mischievous and sinister ghost of Mr. Boogedy, a 300-year-old colonial-era villain. As unusual and spooky occasions start to unfold, the household—particularly the youngsters—should unravel the thriller behind the ghost and discover a strategy to cease him earlier than he causes chaos.”
‘Bride of Boogedy’ Is Additionally Streaming on Disney+
For these in search of a double dose of nostalgia this Halloween, Bride of Boogedy can be accessible to stream on Disney+. The longer sequel aired one 12 months after Mr. Boogedy in 1987, and this time added Eugene Levy to the solid for an additional dose of comedy. Like its predecessor, it is a family-friendly horror film that sees Levy’s character unleash the titular ghost on the Davis household to be able to sabotage their gag store.
As we head on into October this week, now could be the proper time for all you 80s children to relive all of the enjoyable of Mr. Boogedy and its sequel. It’s possible you’ll even need to introduce them to your individual kids for the very first time to see in the event that they discover the flicks simply as spooky as you probably did nearly 40 years in the past. If something, you will have a good time reliving all of the timeless jokes in them whereas on the similar time remembering the place you have been once you first noticed Mr. Boogedy’s creepy inexperienced glow.
- Launch Date
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April 20, 1986
- Runtime
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44 Minutes
- Director
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Oz Scott
- Writers
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Michael Janover
- Producers
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Steven North
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Richard Masur
Carleton Davis
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Mimi Kennedy
Eloise Davis
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Benji Gregory
Aurie Davis
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