“The Babadook”, the debut feature of Australian actress-turned-director Jennifer Kent, represents another case of horror done right. By crafting a frightful atmosphere, building layer upon layer of intense dread and unbridled tension, and establishing a convincing emotional core on which to unleash its nightmarish ideas, Kent has ensured that audiences everywhere will have their nerves rattled and psyche tested during every moment of the film’s 94 minute run time.
You go into a movie thinking the main character is the good guy and then BAM–you had it all wrong.
MAI Review (2024): Phuong Anh Dao and Tran Thanh sparkle the brighest in this overdramatic movie.
One of 2023's biggest and dumbest creature features is making waves right now on streaming around the world.
