A grieving single mother tries to protect her young son from a monster he believes lives in their house, only to realize that his fear may be real and that a dark presence is closing in on them both.
Cast: Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis
Crew: Jennifer Kent (Director), Radek Ladczuk (Director of Photography), Jed Kurzel (Music Director)
Rating: R (United States)
Genres: Drama, Horror, Monster, Supernatural Horror, Folk Horror, B-Horror, Psychological Horror
Release Dates: 12 Dec 2014 (India | Wide Theatrical Release)
Did you know? Critic Reception - The Babadook has received widespread critical acclaim and is highly regarded within the horror genre. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 98% approval rating based on 248 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10, and was ranked as the best-reviewed horror film and third-best-reviewed film of 2014. As of October 2025, it is considered the 5th best horror film of all time on the site. On Metacritic, it holds an average score of 86 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim." Critics praised its genuine horror, emotional depth, and thematic complexity, with notable praise from Glenn Kenny, Peter Bradshaw, and Scott Foundas. William Friedkin called it one of the most terrifying films he’s seen, and Mark Kermode listed it as his favorite of 2014 and one of his top films of the decade. The film is also recognized as a modern cult classic and one of the best Australian films of the 2010s. Scholars note its significance within art-horror, and by 2025, it ranked fourth on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the "25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century." Read More
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as Robbie
as Amelia
as Police Sergeant
as Fast Food Mum
as Roach
as Oskar
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as Teacher
as Prue
as Fast Food Kid 3
as Ruby
as Kissing Man
as Warren
as Claire
as The Babadook
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Camera:
ARRI ALEXA M
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
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Critic Reception - The Babadook has received widespread critical acclaim and is highly regarded within the horror genre. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 98% approval rating based on 248 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10, and was ranked as the best-reviewed horror film and third-best-reviewed film of 2014. As of October 2025, it is considered the 5th best horror film of all time on the site. On Metacritic, it holds an average score of 86 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim." Critics praised its genuine horror, emotional depth, and thematic complexity, with notable praise from Glenn Kenny, Peter Bradshaw, and Scott Foundas. William Friedkin called it one of the most terrifying films he’s seen, and Mark Kermode listed it as his favorite of 2014 and one of his top films of the decade. The film is also recognized as a modern cult classic and one of the best Australian films of the 2010s. Scholars note its significance within art-horror, and by 2025, it ranked fourth on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the "25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century."
Awards & Nominations - The Babadook achieved historic success at the AFI and AACTA Awards, becoming the first Australian horror film to win the three top prizes: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It also won awards at other major ceremonies, including Best Horror at the Empire Awards and multiple categories at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, such as Best Limited-Release/Direct-to-Video Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Essie Davis), and Best Supporting Actor (Noah Wiseman). Additionally, it received nominations from critics' groups and other awards, highlighting its critical acclaim and industry recognition.
Awards & Nominations - The Babadook achieved historic success at the AFI and AACTA Awards, becoming the first Australian horror film to win the three top prizes: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It also won awards at other major ceremonies, including Best Horror at the Empire Awards and multiple categories at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, such as Best Limited-Release/Direct-to-Video Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Essie Davis), and Best Supporting Actor (Noah Wiseman). Additionally, it received nominations from critics' groups and other awards, highlighting its critical acclaim and industry recognition.
