The concept of the Bogeyman or the monster in the house has been done a million times before, and most of those have resulted in poor quality, instantly forgettable movies. The Babadook isn't one ...

Reviewed on September 24 The Babadook is a brilliantly made, elegant horror film, with real psychological depth. It's also a celebration of a school of horror that's been dormant for much too long.

When a disturbing storybook called 'The Babadook' turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he's been dreaming about. His hallucinations spiral out of control ...