Thursday, 9 April 2015

The Babadook (2014 Jennifer Kent & scr)

If read as a commentary on being a (single) parent going through a tough time, Jennifer Kent's film makes more sense, in other words Repulsion rather than The Evil Dead. And it's also quite funny seen in that context. It's a remodel of her own 2005 stylish B&W short Monster.

Still has some horror nonsense absurdities however.

Essie Davis is given the opportunity to really let go in a  creditable performance, Noah Wiseman is the kid.

I thought it was rather good.

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