Family vs The Babadook
Family has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.5/10 for The Babadook). The Babadook is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 1h 35m. The Babadook is the older of the two (2014 against 2026). Both are drama, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Family
The Babadook| Family | The Babadook | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 35m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror | Drama, Horror |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Benjamin Finkel | Jennifer Kent |
| Main cast | Ruth Wilson, Ben Chaplin, Cameron Dawson Gray, Allan Corduner, Ryan Lucy | Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West |
Synopsis
Family
A 10-year-old girl begins to believe her parents are trying to kill her. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, she spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.
The Babadook
A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.
Where to watch
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