THE VAULT

The Babadook (2014) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of...

The Premise

A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological, Supernatural, The Babadook taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of monster, nightmare, parent child relationship continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.