The Babadook's Back in a Big Way: Get Ready to Celebrate The 10th Anniversary of the Australian Horror Icon
Get ready for a chilling experience that'll send shivers down your spine: The Babadook is back for its 10th anniversary, folks! This Australian horror film, directed by Jennifer Kent, totally shook things up in 2014, with its dark and emotionally layered story that delved into the world of grief and fear. And with this re-release from IFC Films, the creepiness is set to take over movie theaters once again.
Fans are in for a special treat. IFC Films are throwing a big celebration, and it includes a special re-release of the movie, plus a fresh new trailer! This new trailer might not contain spoilers, but let me tell you, it's super effective at giving those "oh, nope, I'm scared" vibes. A great way to show appreciation to one of the most original, complex horror movies around. If you love those scary movies with some extra meaningful layers, you should add this to your watch list.
What's So Great About The Babadook, Anyway?
Honestly, there’s a whole lot of things that makes this film such a modern classic! It’s not just scary - there's something really thoughtful about how it examines things like grief, loss, and how fear manifests in our lives! If you are really interested in films, you can learn a lot from how the movie crafts its imagery - all that creepy imagery, it’s actually so well done! It sticks with you. And if you’re into all the creative “how did they even come up with that" horror, you can learn a ton from The Babadook. This movie is as unique as it gets, and those creative elements have truly resonated with audiences!
We all loved that awesome "monster" - it's become a whole meme and cultural icon now, which is super crazy for a horror film! If you look closely at that trailer, the monster’s creepy but the scenes are just so beautiful. That’s the best part – the way the film combines visuals and story to be scary, but really powerful too, and the ending? Man, it was a total mind-blowing moment in horror, one of the best ending-twists we’ve seen, so you really want to see it play out.
Want More Than Just A Babadook Fix?
If you're into classic horror with deep emotions behind it all, The Babadook’s going to become your new favorite. This film truly offers so much more than those cheap jump scares! The cast, including Essie Davis who played Amelia and Noah Wiseman who played her son, Sam - they brought their roles to life in an incredible way, which only made the movie more captivating. Get ready for the full ride of emotions!
As for what you should watch it on – well, it's on several streaming services – but maybe it's best to just find it for the release, and grab yourself some popcorn (maybe extra to share?) We are sure to see even more appreciation as The Babadook becomes an even larger pop culture icon, and you can bet those horror film fans are gonna have so many new things to say about it!
If You Loved "The Babadook", There Are a Few More Things To Catch!
Since this is a 10-year anniversary re-release, chances are a bunch of movies have popped up since and if you really like this horror flick, I bet you are going to enjoy those, too!
The most interesting thing is to see what horror films from this era, have taken inspiration from this. Now, horror movies are constantly adapting and being reinvented and who knows, you may see elements of this classic show up, in some truly incredible new releases!
Where to See It!
This film is on Netflix! And chances are, if you loved it, you’ll like a lot of other things that are on streaming too! And be on the lookout – The Babadook re-release may even be coming to other streaming services. Get ready for chills and thrills in one super satisfying watchlist!
