The Babadook (2014) (Special Edition)

[bigshot]

An extremely disturbing film. Nice to see that Australian filmmaking is alive and well.

[GP Legend]

I just took a babadook.

[Alex DeLarge]

I've been reading great reviews so I just ordered the Blu-ray from Australia (I'm in the US).

[Cevolution]

The Australian Umbrella disc is 1080/50i. Hopefully the upcoming UK release will be 1080/24p:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=252853

[RickWJ324]

I am in the US and imported this one from Australia recently. Just watched it last night. It was a good film and was pretty disturbing. Definitely worth watching.

[lolwut]

Really want to see this. Looks spooky.

[cakefactory]

Don't pay too much attention to the hype, I heard way too much and it ruined the movie for me when it didn't live up to the expectations of BEST HORROR MOVIE EVER. It's not particularly scary, it's just got a really great performance from the lead actress. One thing most of the reviews neglect to mention is that her kid is an absolute monster who is unbelievably annoying; most of the plot is driven by the fact even the mother is sick of this awful kid. He was so unbearable that I had a hard time making it through the first half of the movie, but obviously that's exactly what the character is supposed to be like so it isn't a criticism of the movie exactly, just a reason I didn't enjoy watching it.

[TJS_Blu]

William Friedkin on Twitter:

Tweet 1

I've never seen a more terrifying film than THE BABADOOK. It will scare the hell out of you as it did me.

Tweet 2

Psycho, Alien, Diabolique , and now THE BABADOOK.

[BLUgrass]

I'd like a goddamn release date.

[RickWJ324]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

William Friedkin on Twitter:

Tweet 1


Tweet 2

I have to say.. I liked the film a lot, but I definitely think it's getting too much hype. I have a feeling that when a lot of people in the US finally get to see this they will be disappointed. I wouldn't put it in the same category as the other classics mentioned. It's worth a watch for sure, but not what everyone is hyping it up to be. Of course that's just my opinion...

[petrified-eye]

Originally Posted by cakefactory

One thing most of the reviews neglect to mention is that her kid is an absolute monster who is unbelievably annoying; most of the plot is driven by the fact even the mother is sick of this awful kid. He was so unbearable that I had a hard time making it through the first half of the movie, but obviously that's exactly what the character is supposed to be like so it isn't a criticism of the movie exactly, just a reason I didn't enjoy watching it.

Wow. I didn't find the kid annoying at all, I was on his side for the whole movie. I don't know if you have children, but I would assume that Babadook and for example Mama are movies that have a much bigger impact on those who have.

But yeah, the movie was very stylishly directed and as I remember it didn't have a single jump scare. Also love movies where you can make your own conclusions of the story at the end. The ending was slightly a letdown though, just like with The Conjuring.

[Chaotic]

Needs a blu-ray now. I know I can watch it On Demand, but i prefer watching films in the theater or on blu-ray/dvd

[BLUgrass]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Needs a blu-ray now. I know I can watch it On Demand, but i prefer watching films in the theater or on blu-ray/dvd

I'm with you there. I already know it's going to be up my alley. I'd prefer a blind buy blu ray

[Danielc1205]

Originally Posted by RickWJ324

I am in the US and imported this one from Australia recently. Just watched it last night. It was a good film and was pretty disturbing. Definitely worth watching.

Could you please tell me from witch site you are buying movies from Australia?
I was always buying from JB HI-FI,but now they have freaking 8.50$ shipping per blu ray,with 12 items in cart shipping is over 100$!!!!!
Thanks

[tylerdurden10]

Originally Posted by Danielc1205

Could you please tell me from witch site you are buying movies from Australia?
I was always buying from JB HI-FI,but now they have freaking 8.50$ shipping per blu ray,with 12 items in cart shipping is over 100$!!!!!
Thanks

Yeah, and to make matters even worse, I called them out on it and they STILL tried to tell me the shipping cost is based on total order weight!

[Danielc1205]

Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Yeah, and to make matters even worse, I called them out on it and they STILL tried to tell me the shipping cost is based on total order weight!

That's exactly what they told me in email.
Even orders from Amazon Japan and France ,which I consider most expensive not cost more than 20$.
I don't know what happened to them but few months back I was paying 12$ for whole order (4,5 blus).

[welcometothepartypal]

Originally Posted by Danielc1205

Could you please tell me from witch site you are buying movies from Australia?
I was always buying from JB HI-FI,but now they have freaking 8.50$ shipping per blu ray,with 12 items in cart shipping is over 100$!!!!!
Thanks

Yeah, I just bought THE DESCENT from them and shipping was over $8 bucks. But altogether it was $18.49 shipped, that's the lowest I've seen shipped to CT.

[Danielc1205]

Originally Posted by welcometothepartypal

Yeah, I just bought THE DESCENT from them and shipping was over $8 bucks. But altogether it was $18.49 shipped, that's the lowest I've seen shipped to CT.

Why you bought THE DESCENT from them,you can buy this movie much cheaper
elsewhere.

[welcometothepartypal]

Originally Posted by Danielc1205

Why you bought THE DESCENT from them,you can buy this movie much cheaper
elsewhere.

I wanted the "Best" version available and the Australian one has the best PQ.

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by petrified-eye

Wow. I didn't find the kid annoying at all, I was on his side for the whole movie. I don't know if you have children, but I would assume that Babadook and for example Mama are movies that have a much bigger impact on those who have.

[Show spoiler]Actually, the idea of the movie is about the main character being terrified or even possessed by the frightening idea that maybe she has a kid she doesn't like. That's not to say you shouldn't be on the kid's side, per se, or dislike the mother. The movie is exploring that idea through the story of this evil being haunting them.