Review: The Babadook (2014) The monster is terrifying, but the film leans too heavily on the subtext. Read More Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromDecember 17, 2014Australian film, Barbara West, Ben Winspear, Daniel Henshall, drama, Essie Davis, Hayley McElhinney, horror, Jennifer Kent, Mister Babadook, Noah Wiseman, psychological thriller, The BabadookComment