A new genre of horror down the industry

Rating: 9/10 (2 December 2016)

I was triggered to review the movie especially when I noticed that the reviewers only gave it a 6.8 out of 10. I'm very saddened that horror movie fans will be discouraged to watch such a topnotch movie once they see such a low rating.
The Babadook might not be the typical horror movie one expects when knowing it falls under the "horror" genre; for example, you won't find it anywhere close to A Nightmare on Elm Street, or the Exorcist or Child's Play. This is mostly because of the director's decision to deprive the movie from any 'jump scares' which most modern horror movies try to abundantly offer the audience, and in return wasting other elements which will account for the movie's horror aspects.
The Babadook narrates an obnoxious story of a husband and wife, which turns tragic after an accident in which the wife gives birth to her troubled child. The visual effects may not be the most appealing and the 'scares' might not be so intriguing, but the story-line is finely put. The movie succeeds in creating a tension which will keep your nervous system anticipated throughout. Given the movie is low- budget, I was very interested in this new horror sub-genre which may have not been offered before.
For 'true' horror lovers, please watch the movie. You're up for a good ride.