Sequels are as much a part of horror as any other genre, so when Jim Vejvoda of IGN sat down 0️⃣ with Jennifer Kent, the question of a "Babadook" sequel inevitably came up. Specifically, Vejvoda asked Kent if she was afraid 0️⃣ that the stand-alone gem would become diminished by a "sequel factory," and if she'd have control over an outside source 0️⃣ making another movie. Fortunately, Kent confirmed that she and the producers own the rights to any sequels, so they'd have 0️⃣ the ultimate say. On that note, she took the opportunity to shut down any speculation — we shouldn't expect "The 0️⃣ Babadook 2." As she explained, "The reason for that is I will never allow any sequel to be made because 0️⃣ it's not that kind of film."

It seems like Kent always knew "The Babadook" wouldn't have a sequel, and for good 0️⃣ reason. She went on to say, "It's just not what the film's about. It would destroy the integrity of everything 0️⃣ we worked so hard to protect." That makes sense, as the film's focus is specifically on the trauma of Emilia 0️⃣ and Samuel, a story that's now been told. A sequel would dull the underlining meaning of the movie.

Sometimes, a movie 0️⃣ with a purpose like "The Babadook" is fine standing on its own.