Review of The Babadook (2014) by Jackson P — 08 Jun 2015

Truly terrifying and unsettling, The Babadook is a breath of fresh air for devout horror fans, and features a raw, humanized performance from Essie Davis.

This review of The Babadook (2014) was written by Jackson P on 08 Jun 2015.

The Babadook has generally received very positive reviews.

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