The Davis family is looking forward to a fresh start, where they can set up their Gag City store without any competition. They move to Lucifer Falls, an old New England town. Their excitement turns to consternation soon after they arrive at their home (which they bought sight unseen)- for strange happenings occur within. Research into the town's history confirms that all is not well- the house is indeed haunted by the ghosts of pilgrims, one of whom is known as . . . Mr. Boogedy.
This 45-minute Disney film from 1986 is a cheesy cult classic. In keeping with the season, I watched it with the children yesterday for the first time in ~30 years. I didn't remember it being quite so cheesy, and in fact didn't recall most of the movie (I may have mixed it in my head with its sequel, The Bride of Boogedy). This isn't great; its cheesy horror mixed with cheesy comedy. Mr. Boogedy looks an awful lot like Emperor Palpatine, and in fact shoots what appears to be force lightning from his fingers (though here, it's magic). Return of the Jedi was released three years prior . . . the influence is obvious. I was most curious how my kids would react. My oldest two were fine and/or bored; the youngest (and most sensitive) was scared during anticipatory scenes, but once the actual 'horror' was revealed, he was like 'oh' and absolutely fine. Ultimately, I'd recommend this only for people who grew watching it, as a trip down memory lane, or as a very tame introduction to the spooky movie genre.
Rating: D
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