Parent Reviews of The Babadook

Movie NR 2014 93 minutes
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Parents Say

age 13+

Based on 18 parent reviews

Parents say this film delivers a unique blend of psychological and supernatural horror, emphasizing themes of grief and the complexities of motherhood rather than relying solely on jump scares. While some find it to be chilling and artistically intense, others criticize it for not being genuinely scary and note that its dark atmosphere might be unsuitable for younger viewers.

  • psychological themes
  • not for children
  • artistic intensity
  • mixed reviews
  • dark atmosphere
  • audience expectations
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