Mr. Boogedy

Mr. Boogedy

Year: 1986

Runtime: 44 mins

Language: English

Director: Oz Scott

DramaTV MovieAdventureHorror

A novelty salesman moves his family into a new home, and the father’s habit of pulling practical jokes leads them to dismiss odd noises and flickering lights as tricks. However, they soon discover the house is genuinely haunted by the spirits of the people who lived there three hundred years earlier.

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Timeline & Setting – Mr. Boogedy (1986)

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Time period

Late 20th century

The events unfold in contemporary times within a sleepy New England town. A family’s move into a supposedly ordinary home collides with an ancient legend that reawakens when the spirits stir. Modern household life becomes a battleground as gadgets and routines turn into tools in the haunting.

Location

Lucifer Falls, New England

Lucifer Falls is a small New England town with a quiet, old-fashioned feel. The Davis family moves into a house built on the site of a centuries-old tragedy, infusing the town with a chilling sense of history. The setting blends suburban life with a creeping supernatural undercurrent that unsettles the everyday.

🏚️ Haunted House 🗺️ New England Town 🕯️ Gothic Atmosphere

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Main Characters – Mr. Boogedy (1986)

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Carleton Davis (Richard Masur)

Head of the Davis gag-gift company family; initially skeptical of ghosts and quick to rationalize events. He remains a protective, resourceful patriarch who leads the effort to confront Boogedy and safeguard his family.

👨‍💼 Family Patriarch 🧭 Skeptic 🛡️ Protector

Eloise Davis (Mimi Kennedy)

Matriarch of the family, perceptive and affectionate. She senses the supernatural more readily and acts as a bridge between the rational father and the eerie events, pushing the family toward unity and action.

👩‍🏫 Family Matriarch 🕊️ Intuitive 🛡️ Supporter

Jennifer Davis (Kristy Swanson)

Oldest Davis child, curious and brave. Her investigations into the sneezing and strange lights spark the family’s awareness of the haunting and propel their search for the truth.

👧 Curiosity 🕵️ Brave 🧭 Investigative

Corwin Davis (David Faustino)

Young Davis son, observant and skeptical of rumors at first, who becomes involved in the basement encounters and helps uncover the backstory of Boogedy.

🧒 Observant 🧭 Curious 🛡️ Protective

Aurie Davis (Benji Gregory)

Youngest Davis child, provides a child’s perspective on the haunting and shares in the family’s attempts to cope with the supernatural.

👶 Youngest 🧸 Playful 🕯️ Courageous

Jonathan (Jamie McEnnan)

Ghost of Marion’s son who died from the curse; sneezes constantly due to his cold and becomes a source of haunted tales and empathy for the living family.

👦 Ghost 🧼 Tragic backstory 🧊 Lonely

Widow Marion (John Astin)

The tragic widow who loved William Hanover and became part of the house’s curse; she appears as a guiding ghost outside the back door and shares the desperate story of loss.

👵 Ghost 💔 Tragic love 🕊️ Longing

Widow Marion (Katherine Kelly Lang)

Alternate portrayal of the same grieving widow, reinforcing her sorrow and connection to the haunting’s origins.

👵 Ghost 💔 Tragic love 🕊️ Longing

Mr. Boogedy (The Devil) (Kedric Wolfe)

The supernatural antagonist born from a pact with the Devil; he wields magical power through a cloak and electrical attacks, seeking to claim the family’s souls.

🧟 Villain ⚡ Supernatural Power 🪄 Curse

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Major Themes – Mr. Boogedy (1986)

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🕯️ Hauntings

Hauntings are anchored to a long-forgotten tragedy and a failed deal with the Devil. The Boogedy legend turns the house into a vessel for past sins, forcing the living to confront history. The family’s fear gradually shifts toward courage as they seek the truth beneath the apparitions. The narrative uses the supernatural to explore the consequences of greed and broken promises.

👪 Family Bond

The Davises must unite to face the supernatural threat, with each member contributing in different ways. Carlton’s skepticism clashes with Eloise’s intuition, while Jennifer, Corwin, and Aurie push the investigation forward. Their shared danger deepens trust and strengthens family ties. Together they transform fear into collective action.

🤔 Belief vs Skepticism

Carlton starts as a rational skeptic, dismissing the paranormal at first. As eerie proof accumulates, he must choose between denial and belief. The story pits logic against magic, testing what families are willing to accept when faced with inexplicable phenomena. This tension drives both the emotional and narrative arc.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:06

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