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The Babadook is a psychological horror film, released in 2014. This film was the directorial debut of Jennifer Kent, and what a great debut it is. The Babadook focuses on a single mother, whose husband died years ago, raise her six-year-old son Sam, who begins displaying extreme hyperactive and erratic behavior, and becomes obsessed with an imaginary monster.
The performance from Essie Davis was unbelievable, and really deserved to be recognized more than she was. The performance from Noah Wiseman, who plays Sam, was great as well. Child actors can be hit or miss, but this kid was fantastic. There is much more to explore in this film than just surface level horror. There are events in this film that force you to ask if they are really happening. The Babadook has been looked at as a manifestation of grief, which I think was a unique idea at the time. Both characters interact with The Babadook differently, and could be explaining how they are both dealing with the grief of losing their father/husband. There is so many layers to this film and has such a deeper meaning. The sound design is also haunting, especially when it comes to The Babadook’s sounds. Speaking of The Babadook, the monster is extremely creepy and moves in an unnerving way. It constantly hides in the shadows, and you hardly ever get a clear look at The Babadook, making it that much more unnerving.
The Babadook is a really smart horror film that has dives way deeper than your average horror movie. I think this is one of the best modern horror films made so far, and can’t wait to see more from its director.
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