The Babadook (2014)

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A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.

Director: Jennifer Kent
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jed Kurzel
Cinematography: Radek Ładczuk
Editing: Simon Njoo
Production: Screen Australia, Smoking Gun Productions, Causeway Films, South Australian Film Corporation, Entertainment One
Country: Australia, Canada
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en

Keywords

monster, nightmare, parent child relationship, dysfunctional family, sleeplessness, single mother, grieving, woman director, death of spouse, behavioral disorders, psychological disorders, traumatized woman, adelaide australia, adelaide, depressing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Babadook about?
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
Who directed The Babadook?
The Babadook was directed by Jennifer Kent.
Who stars in The Babadook?
The Babadook stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear.
How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Babadook?
The Babadook is a Drama, Horror film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Babadook?
The Babadook has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Babadook?
The Babadook had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Babadook gross?
The Babadook grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was The Babadook produced?
The Babadook was produced in Australia, Canada.