The Babadook
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20141h 34m6.5(6,510 votes)
DramaHorror
Synopsis
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
The Babadook (2014) is a drama and horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. It stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, and Hayley McElhinney. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 6,510 votes.
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Director
Cast
Essie Davis
Amelia Vanek
Noah Wiseman
Samuel Vanek
Hayley McElhinney
Claire
Daniel Henshall
Robbie
Barbara West
Gracie Roach
Ben Winspear
Oskar Vanek
Cathy Adamek
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Who stars in The Babadook?
The Babadook stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, and Daniel Henshall, and was directed by Jennifer Kent.
How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.
When did The Babadook come out?
The Babadook was released in 2014.
What genre is The Babadook?
The Babadook is a drama and horror film.
Is The Babadook worth watching?
The Babadook holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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