The Babadook represents a monster that lives within many people. Mental illnesses remain a common issue found among many people all around the world. Many illnesses come from traumatic experience from individuals lives that have affected their wellbeing. Amelia and Sam’s illness comes from the death of their father and husband. Such tragedy can influence a person in negative ways for years and years. Mental illnesses in children such as Sam often get overlooked, and said to be acting out. If not detected soon the illness can take the life of the individual and the people around them. When the Babadook came into Amelia and Sam’s life it threatened both of their lives, and then their family. Often times others find it hard to understand what