In this episode, the hosts discuss the film 'The Babadook' and question its placement as the eighth scariest movie of 2020. They explore the themes of parenting, grief, and the fear of madness portrayed in the movie. The hosts express their disappointment with the lack of scares and find the child character annoying. They also discuss the acting performances and the cinematography. Overall, they feel that the movie did not live up to its hype. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the movie 'The Babadook' and share their thoughts on its themes and symbolism. They explore the idea that the Babadook represents the protagonist's battle with depression and grief, and how it manifests in her life. They also touch on the psychological aspects of the film and the need for viewers to think and interpret the movie's meaning. The hosts express their disappointment with the movie, finding it slow and lacking in scares. They announce their plans to review 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows' in future episodes. Takeaways The Babadook explores the themes of parenting, grief, and the fear of madness.The hosts question the placement of The Babadook as the eighth scariest movie of 2020.They find the child character annoying and the movie lacking in scares.The acting performances and cinematography are praised.The hosts feel that The Babadook did not live up to its hype. The Babadook can be interpreted as a metaphor for the protagonist's battle with depression and grief.The movie explores psychological themes and requires viewers to think and interpret its meaning.The hosts found the movie slow and lacking in scares.Future episodes will feature reviews of 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows'. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Babadook 06:47 The Babadook as a Cult Classic 13:54 Lack of Scares in The Babadook 25:03 Disappointment with the Lack of Scares 29:57 Upcoming Reviews: 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows'