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24: The Babadook
The Babadook Movie Details:
- Release date: May 22, 2014
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Director: Jennifer Kent
- Duration: 94 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Drama
- Cast: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall
The Babadook Plot Summary:
In “The Babadook,” horror movie Amelia Vanek struggles to cope with the death of her husband, who died in a car accident while driving her to the hospital to give birth to their son, Samuel. Samuel, now six years old, exhibits troubling behavior and is convinced that a monster called the Babadook is coming to get them. Initially dismissing Samuel’s fears, Amelia becomes increasingly disturbed by a mysterious pop-up book titled “Mr. Babadook” that appears in their home, depicting a sinister figure that terrorizes a mother and her child.
As Amelia’s mental state deteriorates, she begins to experience terrifying visions and encounters with the Babadook. Convinced that the creature is real, she struggles to protect herself and Samuel from its malevolent influence. “The Babadook” is a psychological horror film that delves into themes of grief, trauma, and motherhood, with Essie Davis delivering a haunting performance as a mother on the brink of madness.
