Beware of the Babadook

Rating: 5/10 (7 November 2014)

I was privileged to see coincidentally see the trailer of the Babadook during a TV show. Not convinced, yet hoping there is something new for the eyes. Then saw so many applauds were given to this movie, including in this site. Could not wait to have it this Friday night and here I am.
The Good One thing good about this movie is so many positive reviews are given, that I expect at least it is as good as the Conjuring. Also, the acting of the mother is pretty good. The plot was moving pretty well. But it is for the acting of the mother, I gave it a five stars.
The Bad Now, half way into this movie, I am not sure if this is a mother-son melodrama or a mother-son horror movie. I cannot even remember a horrifying scene from this movie. OK, there are some horror scenes, the cockroach and the caterpillar. Personally hate those. Story is not engaging and even many TV movies are much better. I am not even sure if part of the story makes sense, how the aunt hates the kid that much. I can't tell too much without a spoiler which I don't like to spill out. Everyone has their birth right to enjoy or dislike her own time in a movie.
Conclusion If you are a fan of horror movie, like I am, beware of the Babadook. Babadook. It may turn out not as it looks.