The Babadook Theatrical Rerelease Date Set in New Trailer By theatrical re-release date has been set for the hit indie psychological horror in honor of its 10th anniversary since its initial release in theaters back in 2014. is bringing back The Babadook in theaters nationwide, including an exclusive Q&A with the film’s director, Jennifer Kent. The horror sensation served as Kent’s feature directorial debut, which is based on her 2005 short film .
When is The Babadook theatrical rerelease date? To celebrate the film’s 10th anniversary, fans can get a chance to yet again witness the horror film on the big screen starting September 19. In addition to its theatrical re-release, IFC Films has unveiled a new trailer and poster. You can check it out down below: What is The Babadook about? The highly regarded film follows a single mother named Amelia, who — after so many years — still struggles to come to terms with the death of her husband while also tending to his son’s fear of a monster, which she will soon discover firsthand.
The film stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, and Ben Winspear. The official synopsis for The Babadook reads as follows: “Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6 year-old, Samuel (Wiseman), a son she finds impossible to love.
Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a monster he believes is coming to kill them bot.