Hereditary

Fans ofHereditaryneed to check out this other highly-acclaimed horror film before it leaves Netflix.

Directed and written by Jennifer Kent,The Babadookfocuses on Amelia and her six-year-old son, Sam.

In both films, the supernatural scares are set in motion by very realistic horrors.

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It makes them an interesting companion piece, showcasing the different ways the same emotional arc can play out.

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Audiences who likedHereditarywill find plenty to love inThe Babadook.

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As they contend with this unseen entity, the sinister presence grows increasingly pervasive in their lives.

A haunting page from the titular children’s book in The Babadook

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Essie Davis as Amelia screaming at a drawing of The Babadook

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The Babadook, directed by Jennifer Kent, explores the struggles of a single mother grieving her husband’s death while confronting her son’s fear of a lurking monster. As they contend with this unseen entity, the sinister presence grows increasingly pervasive in their lives.

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Hereditary

The Babadook