Playing God vs The Babadook
Playing God has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for The Babadook). Playing God is the shorter watch at 9m compared with 1h 34m. The Babadook is the older of the two (2014 against 2024). Both are drama, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Playing God
The Babadook| Playing God | The Babadook | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2014 |
| Length | 9m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Horror | Drama, Horror |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matteo Burani | Jennifer Kent |
| Main cast | Edoardo Nanni, Pier Danio Forni | Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West |
Synopsis
Playing God
Fragile clay Sculptures come to life in a bare workshop, craving more than just existence. When their Sculptor abandons them, they must discover the power of belonging.
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.
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