What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedNo Go the Bogeyman
Marina Warner · Book · 1998
If you loved No Go the Bogeyman, start with Bagman (Colm McCarthy, 2024) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to No Go the Bogeyman across media.
What hooked you in No Go the Bogeyman was the way the primal, shifting figure of the monster reflects our collective anxieties.
Films on the same thread
Bagman
Colm McCarthy · Film · 2024
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Returning Evil, Protecting Family.
If No Go the Bogeyman fascinated you with the cultural persistence of the bogeyman, this film offers a visceral, terrifying embodiment of those childhood fears brought to life.
Series on the same thread
The Power of Nightmares
Adam Curtis · Series · 2004
Shares a thread with No Go the Bogeyman: social control.
Just as No Go the Bogeyman analyzes how we construct figures of terror, this documentary explores the mechanics of fear mongering and how political leaders weaponize our deepest societal anxieties.
The Nazis: A Warning from History
Laurence Rees · Series · 1997
Explores: World War II, Rise of Fascism, Totalitarianism.
Much like the cultural analysis in No Go the Bogeyman, this series examines the terrifying reality of human-made monsters and how propaganda transforms societal fear into a tool for control.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
Expanding on the folklore studies found in No Go the Bogeyman, this podcast presents raw, first-hand accounts that illustrate how the monster remains a living, breathing part of modern storytelling.
MALIKMATA
Podcast
Explores: Philippine Folklore, Filipino Culture, Mythical Creatures.
If you appreciated the focus on myth and folklore in No Go the Bogeyman, these stories provide a direct, atmospheric look at how regional supernatural entities shape cultural identity.
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Common questions
What topics are covered in No Go the Bogeyman?
No Go the Bogeyman examines the cultural history of male terror figures. The book analyzes the bogeyman, monsters, and similar entities found across literature, mythology, folk tales, jokes, and lullabies to understand how these figures function within human storytelling and societal fears.
Who is the author of No Go the Bogeyman?
The book No Go the Bogeyman was written by Marina Warner. Published in 1998, this academic work explores the origins and persistence of frightening figures in folklore and literature, providing a detailed study of how male terror is represented in various cultural media.
Is No Go the Bogeyman a work of fiction?
No Go the Bogeyman is not a work of fiction. It is a non-fiction study written by Marina Warner that analyzes the figure of the bogeyman and other monsters. The text focuses on the role these figures play in mythology, literature, and traditional folk practices.
When was No Go the Bogeyman published?
No Go the Bogeyman was published in 1998. The book serves as a comprehensive examination of the bogeyman and other figures of male terror, tracing their presence through various forms of expression including lullabies, jokes, and historical mythological accounts.