‘The Babadook’ Returns to Theaters for 10th Anniversary
Jennifer Kent's horror classic is being re-released on 500 screens, reflecting its enduring impact on pop culture and the horror genre.
- The Babadook, originally released in 2014, will return to theaters on September 19 and 22, 2024.
- The film, directed by Jennifer Kent, follows a single mother and her son as they are tormented by a mysterious entity from a storybook.
- Kent discussed the film's development, including writing it in Amsterdam and the personal experiences that influenced the story.
- The Babadook has become a cultural icon, referenced in various TV shows and adopted by the LGBTQ+ community.
- Kent is currently working on a new supernatural horror series set in 1700s Ireland, exploring Irish folklore.