Operation Bogeyman
Operation Bogeyman is a documentary film. directed by Simon Aeppli. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This essay film navigates the intersections of folklore, folk horror and black propaganda during the Troubles. Beginning in the filmmaker’s childhood home of Carrickfergus, Simon Aeppli embarks on a personal journey through haunting landscapes and archival discoveries to reveal a past steeped in strangeness and horror. The film examines a bizarre propaganda operation in which the British army staged fake black magic rituals to smear the IRA as ‘Satanists’. This unique blend of video essay and desktop documentary explores the spectres of Northern Ireland’s history through landscape and archival footage, audio interviews, and personal reflections. The film grapples with themes of buried histories, social control, and the haunting legacy of psyops and black propaganda.
Quick Facts
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Northern Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Bogeyman about?
This essay film navigates the intersections of folklore, folk horror and black propaganda during the Troubles. Beginning in the filmmaker’s childhood home of Carrickfergus, Simon Aeppli embarks ...
Who directed Operation Bogeyman?
Operation Bogeyman was directed by Simon Aeppli.
How long is Operation Bogeyman?
Operation Bogeyman has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).