The Bogey Man (1980) – Rare VIPCO Trade Ad for the UK Release

Horror fans, feast your eyes on this original 1980s trade magazine advertisement for The Bogey Man—one of the most infamous titles from the Video Nasty era! Released by VIPCO, this chilling promotion dared audiences:

“WE DARE YOU TO TAKE HOME… THE BOGEY MAN – THE SCREAMING STARTS ON NOVEMBER 1ST”

Featuring the iconic UK VHS cover imagery, this ad was part of VIPCO’s aggressive marketing campaign, hyping the film’s terrifying supernatural horror. The haunting image of the Priest with blood running down his face became synonymous with the film’s eerie reputation.

Banned, censored, and later re-released, The Bogey Man (1980) became a must-have for collectors and horror enthusiasts.

Do you remember seeing this ad in the pages of Screen International or other trade magazines? Let us know in the comments!

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