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The Babadook (2014)

Movie"If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook."
Audience Score
65
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NR 1 hr 34 minNov 28th, 2014Drama, Horror
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.
StarringEssie DavisNoah WisemanHayley McElhinney
DirectorJennifer Kent
WriterJennifer Kent

Movie Details

On Digital & Streaming:November 28th, 2014 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 14th, 2015 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$10,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Screen Australia, Smoking Gun Productions, Causeway Films, South Australian Film Corporation, Entertainment One
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