A strange, yet unique film

Rating: 7/10 (23 January 2015)

To begin, this film is very good at creating a dark atmosphere. It's purpose is quite lost because it confuses you within the first 30 minutes of the film. You're only filled in on so little, almost as if the director expects you to piece in the story itself. You see that the mother is a widow with a very destructive son, she's lost in this world to where she loses herself. Or as the movie calls it, "The Babadook" this is where the "unique" adaptation comes in... The Babadook is not necessarily a monster, but actually the monster inside of the mother. She can't keep it in, because it will eventually come out as The Babadook says. Later, she ends up breaking mentally. She attempts to kill her son, but is later stopped once she comes to her senses. A ending portrays that she "feeds" her inner self to calm down from having another breakdown as she did earlier in the film. This film does create many jump scare scenes, a great deal of artwork, and superb acting. But the film loses you due to the "confusing" plot. This movie will require an re-watch if you are wanting to fully understand it. The film is short, and cuts right to the chase. If you want a movie that will keep you up and wanting more, watch this film. For the viewers that need more horror, pass this one on, as it is not a horror film but more of a thriller. I rate a 7/10 for this film, it's okay but not preferable.