Cucuy: The Boogeyman is a 2018 horror film that blends supernatural folklore with a chilling story of fear and survival. Directed by Michael Chaves, the movie is part of the broader “Cucuy” mythology, drawing on the Latin American legend of the Cucuy, a monster who is said to prey on children who misbehave. The film explores themes of family, fear, and the consequences of ignoring ancient tales meant to protect children.

Plot Synopsis:

The story follows a young girl named Emily who, along with her family, moves to a new town where she is introduced to the chilling local legend of the Cucuy. Initially, Emily dismisses the warnings from her family and neighbors as superstition, but when strange occurrences begin happening around their new home, she starts to suspect that the Cucuy might be real.

Emily soon discovers that the Cucuy is more than just a myth. It is a terrifying supernatural entity that thrives on fear, and it will stop at nothing to terrorize those it targets. As the monster begins to haunt her family, Emily must confront her own fears and uncover the dark secrets of the Cucuy in order to protect herself and her loved ones.