A Rare Horror Gem

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2015)

The Babadook is one of the few truly disturbing horror movies of the 21st century. The movie revolves around a widowed mother tasked with parenting a truly dysfunctional child. One of the nights the mother begins to read a children's book called "The Babadook" and creepy stuff happens from then on. The movie is a psychological horror movie which is why it is phenomenal and provides a long term sensation of true terror. The film really gets under your skin as it deals with themes that are very relatable such as grief. The film itself is shot beautifully and the acting is superb by lead characters Essie Davies and Noah Wiseman. The film is also riddled with symbolism which can lead different viewers to interpret different things.
Overall the Babadook is a phenomenal chilling horror which should be seen if you are not only wanting a good thrill but an intriguing plot and story. 9/10