Content & Trigger Warnings for The Babadook (2014)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Babadook (2014) contains 6 content warnings : Death of a parent, Suicide (discussed or ideation), Jump scares, Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warning is for Jump scares (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Referenced | The death of the mother's husband and her grief are central themes |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Referenced | Themes of overwhelming despair and hopelessness |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Jump scares | 4/5 | Depicted | Intense and effective scares throughout the film |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | A child is terrorized by a supernatural entity and psychological harm is explored |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Referenced | A tense and strained home environment with psychological distress |
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Some violent and disturbing imagery |
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Depicted
A child is terrorized by a supernatural entity and psychological harm is explored
2/5Referenced
A tense and strained home environment with psychological distress
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