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4.2/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"94 min
The Babadook (2014)
Directed by Jennifer Kent
4.2/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"94 minQuick Hit
The Babadook unfolds like a head-trip horror piece—grief-soaked, oppressive, and never wastes a scare.
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The Babadook leans hard into psychological horror energy, and Jennifer Kent keeps the tone grief-soaked without letting the movie drift. It knows its lane and drives straight into the dark with style, control, and just enough mean streak. It may not be for everybody, but it definitely has teeth.
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There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
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I’m in the middle on this one. There are definitely some strong moments, but also parts that didn’t fully connect.
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I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
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Not perfect but had some solid moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
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