Babine
Babine

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Babine

2008
Movie
112 min
French

The adventures of Babine, the son of a witch and a village pariah, as he ventures forth into the world and narrowly evades death.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Mladen DjordjevicGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote Serbian village of Babine, a series of disturbing and violent events unfold. A group of young people seeking a thrill by filming a horror movie find themselves entangled in a real-life nightmare. As they delve deeper into the village's dark secrets, they uncover a disturbing past and a present danger that threatens their lives.

Critical Reception

Babine received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its slow pacing, excessive gore, and underdeveloped plot. However, some praised its atmosphere and attempt at creating a unique Serbian horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and local flavor.

  • Criticized for a confusing and often nonsensical plot.

  • Noted for its graphic violence, which some found gratuitous.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Babine' is largely unavailable through aggregated Google user reviews. Those available suggest a divided audience, with some appreciating its dark themes and others finding it unpleasant and hard to follow.

Fun Fact

The film was controversial in Serbia due to its graphic depiction of violence and its bleak portrayal of rural life.

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