Babylon

About This Movie

Babylon (1986), directed by Peter Lord, is a really intriguing piece of animation that dives into some dark themes. It's part of that Sweet Disaster series for Channel 4, which is really a collection of short films that explore apocalyptic visions. The atmosphere here is quite heavy, you get this palpable tension between the concepts of war and peace, making you ponder human nature. The pacing is deliberate, almost hypnotic at times, allowing the visuals to really sink in. The practical effects, especially in how they handle the animation, give it a raw edge that you don’t often see in modern stuff. It’s not just horror, it’s an unsettling reflection on society. Definitely a unique entry in animation history.

Part of the Sweet Disaster series for Channel 4Themes of war, peace, and societal reflectionUnique practical effects that enhance the dark tone