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The Babadook (2014)

R · 2014-05-22 · 1h 34m · EN
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If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook.

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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Jennifer KentDirector, Writer
Budget
$2M
Box office
$10.3M

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Essie DavisEssie DavisAmelia VanekNoah WisemanNoah WisemanSamuel VanekHayley McElhinneyHayley McElhinneyClaireDaniel HenshallDaniel HenshallRobbieBarbara WestBarbara WestGracie RoachBarbara WestBarbara WestGracie RoachBen WinspearBen WinspearOskar VanekCathy AdamekCathy AdamekPrueCraig BehennaCraig BehennaWarrenAdam MorganAdam MorganSergeantHachiHachiBugsyTim PurcellTim PurcellThe Babadook

Keywords

MonsterWoman directorParent child relationshipSingle motherDysfunctional familyPsychological horrorGay interestNightmareGrievingDeath of spouseSelf delusionSelf created problemsBehavioral disordersSleeplessnessAdelaide australia

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · HorrorTheme affinityMonster · Woman Director · Parent Child RelationshipMood preferencePsychological HorrorDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityDysfunctional FamilyDirector preference126924

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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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The Babadook has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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