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Australia10 Essential Australian FilmsStop 5 of 10
The Babadook
A widowed mother worn down by grief and her young son's fears discovers a sinister pop-up storybook in their home. As its monster seems to seep into their lives, the line between a haunting and a breakdown blurs. An acclaimed psychological horror.
Why it’s here
A globally recognized Australian horror film grounded in domestic grief and motherhood.
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Genre
- Drama · Horror
- Mood
- tense · thoughtful · dark
- Entry
- some context
- Best for
- shorter watch · horror night
Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive