The Boogens (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, The Boogens is a horror film directed by James L. Conway, running about 95 minutes. “Some Things Shouldn't Be Disturbed...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Otherworldly creatures inhabit the bootleg tunnels underneath a small town mining community, and they kill any of the townsfolk who invade their home.
Who’s in it. The Boogens stars Rebecca Balding as Trish Michaels, Fred McCarren as Mark Kinner, Anne-Marie Martin as Jessica Ford and Jeff Harlan as Roger Lowrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Boogens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boogens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boogens tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boogens (1981)?
- In US, The Boogens is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boogens worth watching?
- The Boogens holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boogens?
- The Boogens stars Rebecca Balding, Fred McCarren, Anne-Marie Martin, Jeff Harlan and John Crawford.
- When was The Boogens released?
- The Boogens was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.