The Babadook (2014)

Sam's frequent tantrums turn sinister when a creepy children's book mysteriously appears in his room, and he asks his mother, 'Do you want to die?'

Director: Unknown
Cast: Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Benjamin Winspear, Chloe Hurn, Hayley McElhinney, Jacquy Phillips, Noah Wiseman, Tim Purcell
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie

The Babadook (2014)

Sam's frequent tantrums turn sinister when a creepy children's book mysteriously appears in his room, and he asks his mother, 'Do you want to die?'

Director: Unknown
Cast: Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Benjamin Winspear, Chloe Hurn, Hayley McElhinney, Jacquy Phillips, Noah Wiseman, Tim Purcell
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie
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