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Review of by Christopher_G2 — 10 May 2017

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The Babadook, directed and written by first-time director Jennifer Kent, is one of the best horror movies of recent years, possibly even of recent decades. In her stunning directorial debut, Kent shows not merely promise as a filmmaker, but the kind of rare talent that seldom comes through this strongly in a debut film.

The two lead performances, a worn-out, distant mother and her difficult son, are also very strong. Creepy, tension filled, and mostly free of basic horror-film clichés, it is something special.

This review of The Babadook (2014) was written by on 10 May 2017.

The Babadook has generally received very positive reviews.

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