The Babadook

Character development is important but this movie takes it to ridiculous levels. Normally some kind of empathy would be felt between the viewer and characters not here !

This is one of the most amazing films of any genre I have ever seen.The acting is incredible.

Its odd to think that film audiences pay good money to experience fear, confusion and even physical discomfort. Maybe its to heighten the pleasures of everyday normality after the show.

Excellent horror movie that will surely entertain and creep you out.Plays with subtlety between the supernatural and the psychological, avoiding to clearly pick a side.

For everyone out here saying this film isn't "scary," the Babadook isn't a typical horror film. This is a psychological horror film, the Babadook represents the grief she has refused to accept or acknowledge for years.

...because it was both sleepy and hollow.

Looking through some of my reviews for more recent horror films, I seem to react with genuine surprise whenever I come across one that I've actually enjoyed. And I think that's mainly due to the fact that almost all modern horror films are the same.

'The Babadook' is a well done horror film, one that is most definitely creepy.I would've liked more from the monster and how it works, though the film does give you enough and certainly does a fine job at building up the atmosphere of uneasiness that the thing produces.

The Babadook is a terrific debut feature for writer/director Jennifer Kent. On a limited budget, she has produced a work of genuine originality, whilst operating ostensibly in the horror genre.