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18th Aug 2014

TRAILER – The Babadook, Probably One Of The Most Terrifying Trailers You’ll See This Year

Yes, we're scared. Thanks a million.

Sue Murphy

If you are particularly fond of reading children’s book or fond of reading books to your children, we would probably advise not watching this trailer for upcoming horror film, The Babadook.

Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6-year-old, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), a son she finds impossible to love. Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a sinister monster he believes is coming to kill them both.

When a disturbing storybook called ‘The Babadook’ turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he’s been dreaming about. His hallucinations spiral out of control and as he becomes more unpredictable and violent, Amelia is genuinely frightened by her son’s behaviour.

But when Amelia begins to see glimpses of a sinister presence all around her, it slowly dawns on her that the thing Samuel has been warning her about may be real.

The Babadook will be in cinemas October 4th.