Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Babadook


By listener request, we're answering that knock at the door and letting in The Babadook from 2014. Listen as we discuss the film's roots in fairy tales and silent horror films, examine director Jennifer Kent's meticulous visual style, and comment on the title monster's unlikely role as an LGBTQ pride icon. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and demonic pop-up books.


Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing. 

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