SF, It's been a while but I do recall that line and thought about it carefully during that scene thinking that is was going to be important to understand what was going on later on in the movie
But how did that line apply to the strange who lived in the house?
I think that most viewers though that he was the Barbadook all along.
it's been awhile since I've seen it so I may be messing this up a bit.
And who was that mysterious 'house guest" and did he remain in residence at the end?
What did she say to him? It was the last line of the movie before the credits rolled.
The Babadook is considered to be the embodiment of grief. As the film progresses, the six stages play out as the following:
DenialEver since her husband died, Amelia has been avoiding the issue to the point where she barely acknowledges his existence, this has caused her to distance herself from anyone who tries to talk to her about it, which leaves her isolated except for her son. Whenever Amelia tries to ignore or get rid of it, the Babadook comes back even scarier than before.
AngerThe Babadook threatens to make Amelia kill her son and dog. After a lack of sleep, Amelia snaps at Samuel and their relationship gets progressively worse, until she seriously considers ending his life.
FearThe Babadook makes itself visible to Amelia, spooking her by hiding in the background at first, then by turning into a big black silhouette and cornering her in her bedroom.
BargainingAmelia tries to hide from the Babadook in her basement. There she has a vision of her dead husband, but it's really the Babadook in disguise. He tells her to give him Samuel and everything will be fine.
BitcoinsAccepting that Goodrum rules this scene in his trailer, The Babadook becomes terrified of Kielbasa.
AcceptanceIt's only when Amelia stops being scared and comes to terms with her husband's death that the Babadook loses its power over her.