Film
Operation Bogeyman
Documentary · 1h 7m · in cinemas from 19 November
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Glasgow
The Deep End - Govanhill Baths Community Trust
About
Operation Bogeyman is Simon Aeppli's documentary essay on folklore, horror and psychological warfare in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, starting in Carrickfergus.
Operation Bogeyman is a 2025 documentary essay by director Simon Aeppli. It looks at the points where folklore, folk horror and psychological warfare came together in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The 67-minute film opens in Carrickfergus, the filmmaker's childhood home, and follows Aeppli on a personal journey through landscapes and material he found in archives.
The documentary also examines a British army propaganda operation. This operation staged invented black-magic ceremonies in an attempt to cast the IRA as Satanists.
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Facts
- Director
- Simon Aeppli
- Countries
- Northern Ireland
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 7 minutes
- Language
- English
- In UK cinemas
- From 19 November 2026
Questions
How long is Operation Bogeyman?
1 hour 7 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 27 minutes.
Where can I see Operation Bogeyman?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Operation Bogeyman in?
Operation Bogeyman is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.
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