The Babadook
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The Babadook (2014)

15
24/10/2014 (GB)
Drama, Horror
1h 34m

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.

  • Jennifer KentDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $2,000,000

  • Revenue

    $10,300,000

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

Top Billed Cast

Essie Davis

Essie Davis

Amelia Vanek

Noah Wiseman

Noah Wiseman

Samuel Vanek

Hayley McElhinney

Hayley McElhinney

Claire

Daniel Henshall

Daniel Henshall

Robbie

Barbara West

Barbara West

Gracie Roach

Ben Winspear

Ben Winspear

Oskar Vanek

Cathy Adamek

Prue

Craig Behenna

Craig Behenna

Warren

Hachi

Bugsy

Tim Purcell

The Babadook

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