The Babadook

As a new parent, it probably cut closer to the bone than it would in the recent past, but it’s a superior piece of horror filmmaking regardless.


As a new parent, it probably cut closer to the bone than it would in the recent past, but it’s a superior piece of horror filmmaking regardless. Writer-director Jennifer Kent does solid work behind the camera; the script is tight and she creates and sustains the tension without resorting to too many jump-scares. And while the Babadook is pretty creepy, it’s Essie Davis who proves to be the scariest special effect.