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This film is based off the short film Monster. Amelia is a single mother plagued by the death of her husband discovers a mysterious book entitled the Babadook. Shortly after reading it, Amelia discovers that the monster is haunting her and her son.
This film was directed and written by Jennifer Kent. Okay, the plot for this story is highly metaphorical. It uses the monster to represent certain anxieties such as death, grief, and anger. Naturally, the underlining meaning of the story can be analyzed to make the film more terrifying. That thought really brings the question of how real is the monster? Anyway, the actual plot is very sentimental. Unfortunately, as great a story it produces it also showcases on of the most annoying children in film history. Oh man, I wanted to strangle that child myself by the end of the film. This film was obviously short budget, but I think it worked for this film. It kept away from the over gimmicky computerized scares. There subtle tricks on the eye were amazing to watch. Essie David played the role of Amelia. She was a perfect portrayal of a grief-stricken mother. Her performance really carries the film. Noah Wiseman played the role of Samuel. Okay, I know troubled children shout and say things out of spite. But this child's entire script is screaming.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It is a great horror story with some major symbolism attached. However, the screaming child just destroys it.
This film can be found on DVD.
Answer to last blog: Director Paul Verhoeven directed the original 1987 version of RoboCop.
Que: What television show has director Jennifer Kent stared in?
Call the Midwife
Murder Call
The IT Crowd
Home and Away
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