The Babadook Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6 year-old, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), a son she finds impossible to love. Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a monster he believes is coming to kill them both.

When a disturbing storybook called ‘The Babadook’ turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he’s been dreaming about. His hallucinations spiral out of control, he becomes more unpredictable and violent. Amelia, genuinely frightened by her son’s behaviour, is forced to medicate him.

But when Amelia begins to see glimpses of a sinister presence all around her, it slowly dawns on her that the thing Samuel has been warning her about may be real.

Horror Suspense Re-Release

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  Daniel Henshall

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Who is making The Babadook – Crew List

A look at The Babadook behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jennifer Kent last helmed The Nightingale and Alice + Freda Forever.

Director

Jennifer Kent

Screenwriters

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Production – What we know about the The Babadook

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Key Facts

• In honor of the 10th anniversary of the iconic indie horror film The Babadook, the modern classic will return to theaters featuring an exclusive Q&A with writer/director Jennifer Kent (8/11/2024).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2014

Completed

Changed The Babadook movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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