The Babadook
"If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of..."
Originally released in 2014. The Babadook is a drama/horror film. directed by Jennifer Kent.
Starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, and Hayley McElhinney
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6,284 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.3M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,300,000
Production Companies
- Screen Australia
- Smoking Gun Productions
- Causeway Films
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Entertainment One
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Babadook about?
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.
Who directed The Babadook?
The Babadook was directed by Jennifer Kent.
How long is The Babadook?
The Babadook has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Babadook released?
The Babadook was released on May 22, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Babadook?
The main cast of The Babadook includes Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West.
Is The Babadook worth watching?
The Babadook has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 6,284 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.