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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 and haunted house, 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

Setting

Where
Adelaide
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological HorrorHaunted House
Themes
Grief & LossMadness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedChild LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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