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The Babadook

2014, drama, horror

94 minutes

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.

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6.6

based on 9 users

7.7

based on 18 critics

Age

15+

Country

Australia, Canada

Language

English

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8.3

Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?

2014-01-26

Stands as a reminder of just how chilling the thought of a potential monster hiding in the dark can be.

8.0

2014-12-19

A passionate and uncompromising look at mental illness in the face of unexplainable forces. Read more

8.0

2014-11-03

I enjoyed its couple of original elements and the superb performances from the lead actors it simply underwhelmed me as a result of the ridiculous hype. Read more

7.0

2016-02-09

The acting performance of Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman are simply outstanding. Read more

7.0

2014-11-08

While Hollywood is content to churn out the gore, The Babadook shows that the unknown is far more frightening than anything one... Read more

7.0

2014-10-11

Australian cinema has always straddled a line between European arthouse and American commercialism. The Babadook is at its most effective when aiming for the former, and captures the essence of Polanski and Bava. Read more

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