★★★★★ – Empire. The night before Halloween, join the University of Leicester for a free screening of horror classic The Babadook followed by a post screening Q&A on 'The Horror of Childhood'.

"★★★★★ – One of the strongest, most effective horror films" – Empire

★★★★★ – Independent

★★★★★ – Time Out

We’re screening cult favourite The Babadook as part of a special evening, ‘The Horror of Childhood’ with the University of Leicester. Dr Jessica Urwin and Laurie Parsons will introduce the film to discuss the inherent uncanniness of childhood, why we fear children, and why horror is the perfect genre to explore our own pasts.

All attendees receive a copy of an exclusive event zine, and with a post screening Q&A, this is the perfect way to gear up for Halloween!

This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 and was made possible thanks to funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Further details and information on other events being held in Leicester and across the UK can be found here.