It won three of its six nominations at the AACTA Awards, including Best Film. The film received critical acclaim and was the best-reviewed horror film of 2014, with critics commending its scares, creature design, story and exploration of grief. However, The Babadook generated wider attention internationally, grossing $10 million worldwide against a $2 million budget. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on 17 January, and was given a limited release in Australian art house cinemas beginning on, initially failing to become a commercial success in its native country. The titular monster and special effects were created with stop motion and handmade practical effects, and the score was composed by Jed Kurzel. During filming, the crew worked to ensure six-year old Wiseman was protected from the challenging subject matter of the film.
Filming took place in Adelaide, where Kent drew from experiences as a production assistant on Lars von Trier's Dogville. Financing was secured through Australian government grants and partly through crowdfunding. Kent began developing the screenplay in 2009, intending to explore parenting and fear of madness in the film's story. It is based on Kent's 2005 short film Monster, which follows a single mother who must confront her son's fear of a monster in their home. The film stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, and Ben Winspear. The Babadook is a 2014 Australian psychological horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent in her directorial debut, and produced by Kristina Ceyton and Kristian Moliere.
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