Episode 167 - The Babadook (2014)

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review The Babadook (2014).

Sam, a young boy, believes there's a monster lurking in his house because of some unsettling visions he's been having. His strange behaviour worries his single mom, Amelia, who starts to become increasingly paranoid. We dive into the dark and often taboo topics surrounding parenting, Amelia's challenges, and the infamous Babadook!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction.
• 2:19 Brian our AI chum, with the film details.
• 4:33 Experience with the film and the theme’s.
• 7:27 Is the Babadook a real character?
• 10:07 Taboo subject matter and Sam.
• 15:38 Only two nice character’s and the book!
• 24:30 Is Amelia the Babadook and parenting issues!
• 33:02 A lack of support from Claire.
• 38:03 The Babadook’s character design.
• 42:00 Amelia’s possession and the finale.
• 53:18 The Ranking.
• 55:09 Leaderboard position.
• 58:52 Outro.