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The Babadook (2014)

22/05/2014 (AU)•Drama, Horror•1h 34m
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If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of... the Babadook.

Overview

A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Essie Davis

      Essie Davis

      Amelia Vanek

    2. Noah Wiseman

      Noah Wiseman

      Samuel Vanek

    3. Hayley McElhinney

      Hayley McElhinney

      Claire

    4. Daniel Henshall

      Daniel Henshall

      Robbie

    5. Barbara West

      Barbara West

      Gracie Roach

    6. Ben Winspear

      Ben Winspear

      Oskar Vanek

    7. Cathy Adamek

      Prue

    8. Craig Behenna

      Craig Behenna

      Warren

    9. Hachi

      Bugsy

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    • Reviews 4
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    A review by Gimly

    6.0
    Written by Gimly on Dec 18, 2019

    The best pure-horror of the year. But that's not saying much. Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$2,000,000.00

    Revenue$10,300,000.00

    Keywords

    • monster
    • nightmare
    • parent child relationship
    • dysfunctional family
    • sleeplessness
    • single mother
    • grieving
    • woman director
    • death of spouse
    • self delusion
    • self created problems
    • behavioral disorders
    • adelaide australia
    • depressing

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