Review of The Babadook (2014) by Mbeckford — 30 Dec 2014
"I've never seen a more terrifying film than THE BABADOOK.".
So says William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist, a movie that itself is often considered the scariest movie ever made. The Babadook was the best reviewed movie of the holiday season per RottenTomatoes (98%), beating out all Oscar contenders except Boyhood.
It features the best children's pop-up book ... EVER! And it was probably released in less theaters than The Interview.
It's a story of grief, depression, and the tension/bond between a mother and child, all seamlessly weaved into an original and captivating supernatural horror flick. The performances of the mother and son are outstanding, although you'll want to strangle at least one of them initially for obnoxious behavior.
It is currently topping many of 2014's "Here Are the 10 Best Movies You Didn't See This Year.".
That will change by next year as one of "The Best Horror Movies of All-Time.
This review of The Babadook (2014) was written by Mbeckford on 30 Dec 2014.
The Babadook has generally received very positive reviews.
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