The Babadook vs The Scapular
The Scapular has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.5/10 for The Babadook). The Scapular is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 34m. The Scapular is the older of the two (1968 against 2014). Both are drama, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Babadook
The Scapular| The Babadook | The Scapular | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 1968 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| Country | – | Mexico |
| Director | Jennifer Kent | Servando González |
| Main cast | Daniel Henshall, Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West | Jorge Russek, Enrique Lizalde, Ofelia Guilmáin, Enrique Aguilar, Carlos Cardán |
Synopsis
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.
The Scapular
A woman who is about to die calls the town's priest and hands him a scapulary, saying that she knows of its great powers. Anybody who does not believe in them will end up dead.
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