The Babadook 2014
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SplatA grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Amelia Vanek
as Samuel Vanek
as Claire
as Robbie
as Gracie Roach
as Oskar Vanek
as Prue
as Warren
as Bugsy
as The Babadook
Director:
Writer:
Jennifer Kent
Stars:
Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear, Cathy Adamek, Craig Behenna, Hachi, Tim Purcell,
Genres:
Drama,Horror
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Babadook
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Amelia Vanek
as Samuel Vanek
as Claire
as Robbie
as Gracie Roach
as Oskar Vanek
as Prue
as Warren
as Bugsy
as The Babadook
as Ruby
as Beverly
as Norma
as Sergeant
as Eastern Suburbs Mum 1
as Eastern Suburbs Mum 2
as Eastern Suburbs Mum 3
as Principal
as Teacher
as Young Policeman 1
as Young Policeman 2
as Doctor
as Supermarket Mum
as Supermarket Little Girl
as Checkout Chick
as Car Guy
as Magician
as Fast Food Mum
as Kissing Woman
as Kissing Man
as Old Woman in Corridor
as Fast Food Kid 1
as Fast Food Kid 2
as Fast Food Kid 3
as Fast Food Kid 4
as Fast Food Kid 5
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