Beware the Boogeyman is a horror film concept that taps into the universally feared folklore character of the Boogeyman, a creature known for hiding in closets, lurking under beds, and preying upon people’s fears—especially children’s. The Boogeyman legend is used to embody fear itself, often taking shape according to what each victim dreads most.

The story could follow a small town plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances, particularly among children. A young mother, desperate to protect her child, begins to notice that her son is terrified of “something” he claims visits him every night. As more townspeople report similar experiences with their children, the mother decides to investigate and uncovers an old legend about the Boogeyman, who returns every few decades to claim the souls of the frightened.

The movie could dive into the Boogeyman’s modus operandi, where it feeds off the fears of the children it haunts, getting stronger with each fearful night. The mother, perhaps with the help of an expert in folklore, must race against time to break the curse before her child becomes the Boogeyman’s next victim. As she delves deeper, she learns that the Boogeyman can take different forms, manifesting in unique ways depending on each child’s personal fears.

In a climactic showdown, she must confront her own deep-seated fears to save her child and possibly banish the Boogeyman for good—at least until he returns again.