Review of The Babadook (2014) by Ahnehnois — 25 Dec 2014
There are certainly elements of the film that have been seen before, but the test of a horror film is whether it can violate your expectations enough to create some legitimate uncertainty and get under your skin. On that level, The Babadook feels like a success to me. It'll creep you out all right.
It's also a fine piece of craft; low budget to be sure but it looked slick and stylish and I didn't question the effects.
Hard to say too much about the plot of course without giving things away, but what makes this movie interesting is it really focuses on a mother-child relationship, and the social dynamics surrounding them. On that level it feels grounded, and that makes the film compelling.
This review of The Babadook (2014) was written by Ahnehnois on 25 Dec 2014.
The Babadook has generally received very positive reviews.
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