10 Best Supernatural Horror Movies Of The Last Decade
2. The Babadook
Eerie, bizarre, and unpleasant are all words that could be used to describe 2014 psychological horror The Babadook. Director Jennifer Kent takes viewers on a journey that deeply explores the theme of grief, all while focusing on a visually terrifying monster... The Babadook.
This film is wholly focused on Amelia, played by Essie Davies. Davies delivers an Oscar worthy performance that truly shows how devastating the loss of a partner can be. But it is the relationship between Amelia and her son that truly shines in this horror masterpiece.
Yes, there are scares a-plenty in The Babadook, but the heart of the film is what makes it truly special. The dynamic between Amelia and her child is endearing yet relatable, all while being overshadowed by The Babadook himself.
The look of the creature is terrific. It is a mix of 1920s horror and the more modern sensibilities of the 2010s; it works perfectly. The Babadook is a brilliant flick that is also a lot deeper than your typical monster movie.