Troubled and exhausted single mother who copes with her husband's death and her son's behavioral issues. Tormented by a mysterious pop-up book, she experiences severe hallucinations and violent urges under the Babadook's influence. After attempting to harm her son, she eventually confronts the entity, locks it in the basement, and learns to manage her trauma by coexisting with it.
Aunt-niece relationship within the extended family circle.
Sisters navigating shared family dynamics and grief.
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