What if the bogeyman turns out to be real? That's the premise of 2009 documentary CROPSEY, written and directed by Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio. The filmmakers explore the origins of the urban legend they heard about as children, only to discover that there may, in fact, be some truth behind the tale. And the truth, as they say, is… terrifying.

What if the bogeyman turns out to be real? That's the premise of 2009 documentary CROPSEY, written and directed by Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio. The filmmakers explore the origins of the urban legend they heard about as children, only to discover that there may, in fact, be some truth behind the tale. And the truth, as they say, is… terrifying.

[Magical Mystery Media 1/26/2017] CROPSEY: Urban Legend or Real Boogeyman, Montauk Connection, Satanic Cults

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Host Adam Charles has written for Walt Disney Television, Amblin Entertainment, and more. He has crossed paths with so many media personalities over the years, he's come to think of himself as the Forrest Gump of film.

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Uncovering the strange histories and hidden truths behind film. NEW format! NEW show! NEW start! If you're looking for our old conspiracy and paranormal episodes, please see the archives at MAGICAL MYSTERY RADIO: INANE RAMBLINGS FROM THE FRINGE. SHADOW PLAY: THE STORIES WE TELL IN THE DARK is an exploration of cinema deep cuts, weird behind-the-scenes stories, and forgotten film lore. FILM ON THE FRINGE was a limited series investigating modern cult classics and genre favorites and their connections to magic and mystery. Host Adam Charles has written for Walt Disney Television, Amblin Entertainment, and more. He has crossed paths with so many media personalities over the years, he's come to think of himself as the Forrest Gump of film.

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