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The Babadook Drinking Game + Cocktail

If it's in a word or in a look — you'd better take a drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Samuel warns Amelia about the Babadook's presence
  • Sip — Amelia looks exhausted and sleep-deprived on screen
  • Sip — Samuel builds or demonstrates one of his homemade weapons
  • Sip — Amelia sees the top hat figure in shadows or reflections
  • Sip — The pop-up book 'Mister Babadook' appears on screen
  • Drink Twice — Amelia tries to destroy the Babadook book unsuccessfully
  • Drink Twice — Samuel has a screaming fit in public
  • Drink Twice — The Babadook's 'ba-ba-dook' sound echoes through the house
  • Shot — Amelia kills the dog Bugsy while possessed
  • Shot — Amelia confronts the Babadook and screams it down
  • Chug — Amelia feeds the Babadook worms in the basement

Themed Cocktail

Mister Babadook

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz black vodka
  • 1 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz ginger ale

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine black vodka, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
  4. 4Top with ginger ale and stir once.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Jennifer Kent.(Source)
  • Starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney.(Source)
  • Made $10M worldwide on a $2M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.5/10 on TMDB (6,336 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of..."(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.