[PAR] [TLE] Bogeyman [SEP] Bogeyman (usually spelled boogeyman in the U.S.; also spelled bogieman or boogie man; see American and British English spelling differences), pronounced or , is a common allusion to a mythical creature in many cultures used by adults to frighten children into good behavior.  This monster has no specific appearance, and conceptions about it can vary drastically from household to household within the same community; in many cases, he has no set appearance in the mind of an adult or child, but is simply a non-specific embodiment of terror.  Parents may tell their children that if they misbehave, the bogeyman will get them.  Bogeymen may target a specific mischief—for instance, a bogeyman that punishes children who suck their thumbs—or general misbehaviour, depending on what purpose needs serving.  In some cases, the bogeyman is a nickname for the Devil.  Bogeyman tales vary by region.  The bogeyman is usually a masculine entity, but can be any gender, or simply be androgynous. [PAR] [TLE] Boogeyman (film) [SEP] Boogeyman is a 2005 New Zealand-American supernatural horror film, directed by Stephen T. Kay and starring Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Skye McCole Bartusiak, and Lucy Lawless.  The film is a take on the classic ""boogeyman"", or monster in the closet, who is the main antagonist of the film.  The plot concerns a young man, Tim Jensen, who must confront the childhood terror that has affected his life.
[PAR] [TLE] Bogeyman [ SEP ] Bogeyman ( usually spelled boogeyman in the U.S. ; also spelled bogieman or boogie man ; see American and British English spelling differences ) , pronounced or , is a common allusion to a mythical creature in many cultures used by adults to frighten children into good behavior . This monster has no specific appearance , and conceptions about it can vary drastically from household to household within the same community ; in many cases , he has no set appearance in the mind of an adult or child , but is simply a non - specific embodiment of terror . Parents may tell their children that if they misbehave , the bogeyman will get them . Bogeymen may target a specific mischief — for instance , a bogeyman that punishes children who suck their thumbs — or general misbehaviour , depending on what purpose needs serving . In some cases , the bogeyman is a nickname for the Devil . Bogeyman tales vary by region . The bogeyman is usually a masculine entity , but can be any gender , or simply be androgynous . [PAR] [TLE] Boogeyman ( film ) [ SEP ] Boogeyman is a 2005 New Zealand - American supernatural horror film , directed by Stephen T. Kay and starring Barry Watson , Emily Deschanel , Skye McCole Bartusiak , and Lucy Lawless . The film is a take on the classic " " boogeyman " " , or monster in the closet , who is the main antagonist of the film . The plot concerns a young man , Tim Jensen , who must confront the childhood terror that has affected his life .
This 2005 New Zealand-American supernatural horror film, directed by Stephen T. Kay is a classic take on a monster which has no specific what?
This 2005 New Zealand - American supernatural horror film , directed by Stephen T. Kay is a classic take on a monster which has no specific what ?
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