The Babadook
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
Release Year
2014
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Drama, Horror
Story Snapshot
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
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The Babadook is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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