Jennifer Kent

A young boy, Samuel, questions his mother about his social isolation and his fear of death while she attempts to medicate him. The scene highlights the strained, grief-stricken bond between mother and son as they make a pact to protect one another from the perceived threat of the Babadook.

Amelia is called into the principal's office after her son Samuel brings a dangerous homemade weapon to school. As the school officials push for extreme supervision measures, the conversation turns personal, forcing Amelia to defend her parenting and her son's humanity against their bureaucratic labels.