'The Babadook' Movie Review

You can read my review of the movie here.

Pros


- Essie Davis turns in a strong performance as both a sympathetic and horrifying character

- No jump scares.  It relies on genuine spookiness to build up tension and suspense.

- When things get creepy, they get really creepy



Cons


- The kid is seriously one of the most annoying things you will ever come across.  He was beyond insufferable and he makes the early portions of the movie a chore to sit through.

- The first 35 minutes or so are quite slow.  You have to wait a while for the good stuff.  I thought it was worth it, but some may not want to sit through it.  This may especially be the case as a result of the above point.



Overall


It has notable flaws, but this was a rather effective horror movie.  It is, in many ways, quite refreshing.  I don't know if it warrants a purchase, but it is definitely worth checking out.




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