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The Babadook (2014)

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If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook.

A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Jennifer Kent
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    Amelia Vanek Essie Davis
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    Samuel Vanek Noah Wiseman
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    Claire Hayley McElhinney
  • Profile picture of Daniel Henshall
    Robbie Daniel Henshall
  • Profile picture of Barbara West
    Gracie Roach Barbara West
  • Profile picture of Ben Winspear
    Oskar Vanek Ben Winspear
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    Warren Craig Behenna
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    Doctor Terence Crawford

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Keywords

  • monster
  • nightmare
  • parent child relationship
  • dysfunctional family
  • sleeplessness
  • single mother
  • grieving
  • woman director
  • death of spouse
  • self delusion
  • self created problems
  • behavioral disorders
  • adelaide australia