Directed by Peter Weir The Plumber depicts two dichotomies, one concerned with class differences and one between man and woman. These separations aren't necessarily related, but the threat posed by an eccentric handyman to a woman mostly confined to her apartment bounces between these two categories. When the plumber, Max (Ivar Kants), holds power over … Continue reading The Plumber (1979)
Australian cinema
The Babadook (2014)
Directed by Jennifer Kent The Babadook takes place almost entirely inside the home shared by Amelia (Essie Davis) and her 6 year old son Samuel (Noah Wiseman). They are isolated from the world when the story begins, and the 'babadook' only makes things worse. The monster whose name gives the film it's title comes from … Continue reading The Babadook (2014)
