Episode 36: The Babadook is actually grief, depression, trauma, and a fabulous queer icon

TRANSCRIPT HERE

Since Steph finally convinced Michael to watch the Babadook we found ourselves covering this absolutely terrifying film. We discuss why this film scares us so much, what the Babadook really represents (so many mental illnesses), and why Steph thinks the plot is actually a metaphor for therapy. Should we be proud of how brutally f**ked Australian horror/thriller is?

CONTENT WARNING:, Swearing, death of loved one, car accident, animal death, brief mention of infanticide & suicide, childhood trauma, horror themes, violence, Steph mentions Mulligrubs (not a joke).

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The Babadook - Wikipedia

Jennifer Kent interview: directing The Babadook | Den of Geek

Facing the Darkness of Life: Interview with The Babadook's Jennifer Kent - Diabolique Magazine

Horror Icon: Australian Filmmaker Jennifer Kent Is a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Babadook Ending Explained

The Babadook Ending Explained: What The Monster Really Means - Screenrant

Celebrate Pride Month With Our In-Depth Look at The Babadook, The Best Horror Movie So Far This Century- Parade

The Ending Of The Babadook Explained

GOUT PAINTINGS:

NPG D12692; 'The gout' - Portrait - National Portrait Gallery

The introduction of gout. | Download Scientific Diagram (researchgate.net)

After Henry William Bunbury | Origin of the Gout | The Metropolitan Museum of Art (metmuseum.org)