Movies like The Babadook

Key Features:: Grief, Single mother, Psychological horror, Monster, Childrens adventure, Paranoia, Isolation, Mental illness, Supernatural horror, Family drama, Nightmare, Fear, Anxiety, Hallucinations
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, dramatic
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Psychological thriller enthusiasts, Independent film viewers, Fans of character-driven stories
Emotional Arc:: Anxiety → Dread → Acceptance

The Babadook

2014-05-22

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.

Genres

Drama, Horror

Cast

Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear, Cathy Adamek, Craig Behenna, Hachi, Tim Purcell

Crew

Jennifer Kent, Jennifer Kent

Rating

★6.527(6236 votes)