'The Babadook' is still with us a decade later

Now 10 years old, the horror film is still the stuff of nightmares and unlikely empowerment.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 19, 2024 A decade later, 'The Babadook' is still with us, stronger than ever in memes We check in with Australian director Jennifer Kent about her horror breakthrough, now 10 years old but still the stuff of nightmares and unlikely empowerment. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT YouTuber MrBeast, Amazon sued over 'hostile work environment' on 'Beast Games' At least 1,000 contestants on MrBeast and Amazon's upcoming competition series "Beast Games" have filed a class-action lawsuit. SHARE       READ MORE 'A culture of silence and deference': A sex trafficking expert analyzes the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs An expert explains how a perpetrator might entice and control victims, and what Combs' indictment means about our changing views on how sex trafficking works. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Agatha All Along' and 'The Penguin' prove that the superior universe is on television Two superbly made comic book-based television series, one from the DC universe and the other from Marvel, will vie for your attention this week. SHARE       READ MORE 'Frasier' breakout Toks Olagundoye remains unflappable after fighting cancer While starring as Olivia Finch in the Paramount+ reboot, the actor was treated for cancer. Now that she's on the mend, viewers will see her character further develop in Season 2. SHARE       READ MORE 'SNL' announces first Season 50 hosts, musical guests: Jean Smart, Chappell Roan, more "Saturday Night Live" announced the hosts and musical guests for the first five episodes of its landmark 50th season. SHARE       READ MORE Connie Chung reveals doctor who sexually abused her also delivered her: 'Reprehensible' Connie Chung revisits her sexual abuse experience, revealing that the gynecologist who abused her as a young adult also helped bring her into the world. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW