***SPOILERS - PLEASE SKIP IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IT***









I don't know want to sound patronising but out of interest - those that didn't "enjoy" it what did you think was about? I ask because it's one of my favourite films of recent times. I think you can enjoy it to a certain extent on the surface level as a simple monster scare flick but there's a whole lot more going on... The book isn't magic - she makes it - there's one solitary line in the film that references the fact to she was a children's book author and its never mentioned again - also the book doesn't reappear in perfect condition when damaged, it's taped together, by a human - and when she burns it that's when it goes for good. The child never had any paranormal visions, he only has the fear and unrest instilled in him by his mum - she has the visions, no one else. The Babadook is a manifestation of depression, her schizophrenia, her PTSD - whatever mental illness you see it as - it's about her resentmen of her son - she blames the son for her husband's death and the film is her descent mental illness. The final scenes where he tells her he loves her despite everything and the bit where they accept the Babadook/depression will never truly leave and will live in the basement (her head) forever, I thought, was powerful... I challenge anyone with any experience in people with MH issues not to be affected by that.

Anyways, I just wondered what people thought. Hope I haven't accidentally spoiled an amazing film for anyone.

I don't understand the negativity - i thought this film was one of the best "horror" (if you can call it that) films in years. Maybe people were expecting unsubtle jump scares constantly?
I watched the new Blair Witch film last night and it's interesting to see the difference 20 years has made in terms of how the films are constructed - the new one is like a horror for the vine generation

Lots of people buy physical media. Some people still buy DVD's as amazingly don't have blu ray players

Great price for an awesome film. Those looking for simple monster scares will leave disappointed... What's really occurring in the film is far scarier. Mental illness. :disappointed:

such a rubbish film though

I mostly agree.

Such a disappointing film after hearing all the critical praise.

Great price for an awesome film. Those looking for simple monster scares will leave disappointed... What's really occurring in the film is far scarier. Mental illness. :disappointed:

£3 at fopp in store if you have one near

Great film. But who still buys disks :o

Awful film, more of a comedy than a horror.

good price but film was a let down. if anyone wants to see a reasonably good film atm I do think (lights out) is worth a pop

No excuse for not having a blu-ray player now I say - decent branded one will often come up on offer for about £30! As for streaming...? Never been interested and never will be. You're at the mercy of servers, internet connection and if the host will even still have your film around to watch when you want to watch it. Oh and not forgetting a little mass downtime via Netflix hacking. No thanks I'll cut out all the crap and stick to my lovely blu-rays which I buy once then they're mine forever - or I can even sell them on or give them away.