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The Babadook

6.5/10

Rating

94 min

Runtime

2014

Release Year

Jennifer Kent

Director

Cast

Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West

Quick Synopsis

In a suburban home, a single mother struggling with the loss of her husband tries to raise her young son, who is dealing with his own fears and behavioral issues. Their lives take a disturbing turn when they discover a mysterious children's book called "The Babadook," which seems to bring a dark and unsettling presence into their house, leading both mother and child to confront growing paranoia and emotional turmoil.

Detailed Synopsis of 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.

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