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The Babadook

Genre
Horror
Rating
R
Released
28 November, 2014
The Babadook

The Babadook is a 2014 Australian psychological horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent in her directorial debut, and produced by Kristina Ceyton and Kristian Moliere. The film stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, and Ben Winspear. It is based on Kent's 2005 short film Monster. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on 17 January, and generated attention and critical acclaim in the United States and Europe, grossing $10.3 million against a $2 million budget. The Babadook was initially not a commercial success in Australia and was given a limited release in art house theatres, beginning on 22 May 2014.

Director Jennifer Kent
Produced by Kristina Ceyton, Kristian Moliere
Screenplay by Jennifer Kent
Starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear
Music Jed Kurzel
Cinematography Radek Ładczuk
Edited by Simon Njoo
Production, company Screen Australia, Causeway Films
Distributed by Entertainment One, Umbrella Entertainment
Released January 17, 2014 (Sundance), May 22, 2014 (Australia)
Running time 94 minutes
Country Australia
Language English
Budget $2 million
Box office $10.3 million
Netflix ID 70300205

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Australian psychological horror film which totaled 55 wins and 61 nominations on the awards circuit. The title character is a monster terrorizing a young boy while his widowed mother must deal with her son's fear and the sinister presence all around.

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The film was the feature directorial debut for Jennifer Kent, and was based on Kent's 2005 short titled Monster. 

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Films set in South Australia.. Films shot in Adelaide.. Films about grieving.. Australian horror films.. Features based on short films.. Films about psychiatry.. Fictional demons and devils.. 2010s monster movies.. IFC Films films.. Demons in film.

Información más reciente sobre The Babadook actualizada el 28 de Julio, 2021.