Bogeyman (2023)

Released: 2023-06-26 Recommended age: 10+ No IMDb rating yet
Bogeyman

Movie details

  • Genres: Action, Comedy
  • Director: Hussien El Menbawy
  • Main cast: Amir Karara, Yasmine Sabry, Bassem Samra, Mohamed Abdel Rahman, Mohamed Mahmoud
  • Country / region: Egypt
  • Original language: ar
  • Premiere: 2023-06-26

Story overview

The film follows Sultan, a veteran criminal released from prison, whose life is upended in a single day when he discovers he has two sons he never knew about. As he's forced to flee with them, a gang pursues them, leading to a chaotic mix of action and comedic situations.

Parent Guide

An Egyptian action-comedy with chase sequences, mild criminal themes, and family-focused humor. Contains some tense moments but maintains a generally lighthearted tone.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Contains chase scenes, confrontations, and mild physical altercations typical of action-comedies. No graphic violence, but characters are pursued and face perilous situations.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some tense moments during chase sequences and confrontations with pursuing gang members. No horror elements or particularly disturbing content.

Language
Mild

May contain mild exclamations or colloquial expressions in Arabic. No strong profanity or offensive language based on typical Egyptian action-comedy standards.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity present. The focus is on family relationships and action sequences.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use, smoking, or drinking shown in the film.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Moderate emotional intensity from family revelations, chase sequences, and father-son dynamics. Some tense moments balanced by comedic relief.

Parent tips

This Egyptian action-comedy features chase scenes, mild criminal activity, and comedic family dynamics. Parents should note the film includes some tense moments and themes of fatherhood under pressure. Best suited for older children who can distinguish between fictional action and real-life behavior.

Parent chat guide

Discuss how the film portrays family bonds in unexpected circumstances. Talk about the consequences of criminal behavior shown in the story. Use the comedic elements to explore how humor can help in stressful situations. Address why the characters make certain choices and what alternatives might exist.

Parent follow-up questions

  • Did you see any funny parts in the movie?
  • What did you think about the family in the story?
  • Why do you think Sultan didn't know about his sons?
  • How did the characters work together when they were being chased?
  • What message do you think the film sends about responsibility?
  • How does the movie balance action scenes with comedy?
  • How does the film portray redemption and second chances?
  • What cultural elements did you notice in this Egyptian production?

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