The Babadook (2014)

Michaela discovers that neither by hook nor by crook can she get rid of The Babadook (2014). A troubled youngster and his widowed mother find themselves pushed to the breaking point when a sinister pop-up storybook appears in their home, heralding the arrival of a malevolent spirit. Listen as we discus the critical vs audience reactions to the movie, what the Sundance hype train means for horror movies, and deep dive into the meaning behind the titular monster on this week's illuminating episode!

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