2014 · 94 min · R
The Babadook
Directed by Jennifer Kent · Drama, Horror
The Babadook (2014) is a Drama film, directed by Jennifer Kent set in Adelaide during the 2010s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.
A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of grief & loss, madness / loss of sanity, and family & loyalty run throughout.
Composer
Jed Kurzel
Cinematography
Radek Ładczuk
Cast
Essie DavisNoah WisemanHayley McElhinneyDaniel HenshallBarbara WestBen WinspearCathy AdamekCraig Behenna
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Themes
Grief & LossMadness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense
Shape
Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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