The Babadook (2014)
Jennifer Kent's directorial debut follows Amelia, a widowed Australian mother still grieving the violent death of her husband. When Amelia's son Samuel begins insisting that a monster has taken up residence in their home, she must attempt to keep Sam safe despite the looming seemingly supernatural presence that threatens to take both of their lives. Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman star as Amelia and Samuel.
The Babadook
- Director
- Jennifer Kent
- Release Date
- November 28, 2014
- Studio(s)
- Umbrella Entertainmen
- Distributor(s)
- Umbrella Entertainmen
- Cast
- Noah Wiseman , Essie Davis
- Writers
- Jennifer Kent
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Budget
- $2 million
Summary
A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.
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