The Bye Bye Man

About The Bye Bye Man

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• Making / Production
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About

The Bye Bye Man is a supernatural horror film released in 2017. Directed by Stacy Title and based on the short story "The Bridge to Body Island" by Robert Damon Schneck, the movie follows a group of college students who come across a mysterious entity known as the Bye Bye Man.

The Bye Bye Man is a malevolent supernatural being who possesses people and manipulates their minds, leading them to commit acts of violence and mayhem. Once someone becomes aware of the Bye Bye Man's existence, he begins to spread his evil influence, causing paranoia, hallucinations, and a path of destruction.

As the group of friends delve deeper into the mystery behind the Bye Bye Man, they must find a way to stop the entity before they become his next victims.

Making / Production

The Bye Bye Man was produced by Intrepid Pictures and was shot over the course of several months in Ohio. The film's director, Stacy Title, wanted to create a modern take on classic horror movies, experimenting with suspense, psychological terror, and jump scares to deliver a unique movie experience for horror fans.

The production team placed a strong emphasis on creating a chilling atmosphere, using practical effects and practical sets to enhance the sense of fear and tension. The movie's haunting visuals and eerie sound design also contributed to the overall sense of dread and unease.

Actors

• Douglas Smith as Elliot - A college student who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about the Bye Bye Man.
• Lucien Laviscount as John - Elliot's best friend and roommate.
• Cressida Bonas as Sasha - Elliot's girlfriend, who also falls under the Bye Bye Man's influence.
• Doug Jones as the Bye Bye Man - The malevolent entity that terrorizes the main characters.
• Carrie-Anne Moss as Det. Shaw - A detective investigating the mysterious events surrounding the Bye Bye Man.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Bye Bye Man was initially given an R-rating by the MPAA, but the filmmakers made several edits to lower the rating to PG-13, ensuring a wider audience.
• The movie is based on a real-life Wisconsin folk legend, further fueling its spooky appeal.
• Initially, the film was set to be released in October 2016, but was later pushed back to January 2017.

Awards

The Bye Bye Man did not receive any major awards.

Quotes

• "Don't think it, don't say it." - Elliot
• "He's gonna make us do terrible things." - John
• "The more you think about him, the closer he gets." - Sasha

Music

The Bye Bye Man features a tense and atmospheric original score composed by The Newton Brothers. The music amplifies the suspense and fear, creating an unsettling backdrop for the movie's scary moments.

Soundtrack

• "The Three Bells" by The Browns
• "The Time Is Now" by The Lemonheads
• "Mississippi Kite" by Something Corporate
• "Mother We Just Can't Get Enough" by New Radicals
• "Can I Talk to You" by Orchestra Luna