The Babysitter

2017

1h 25m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

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Horror

When Cole stays up past his bedtime, he discovers that his hot babysitter is part of a Satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet.

Directors

McG

Writers

Brian Duffield(screenplay by)

Stars

Judah Lewis

Samara Weaving

Robbie Amell

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Cole Johnson

Bee

Max

Sonya

Allison

Melanie

John

Samuel

Mom

Dad

Romeo

Zachary Alexander Rice

Luis

Cop #1

Cop #2

Jeremy

Melanie's Annoying Dad

Carl McDowell

School Nurse

Jonathan Bray

Fireman

Directors

McG

Writers

Brian Duffield(screenplay by)

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The Babysitter is a fun, bloody, and stylish horror-comedy that kicks off with a great setup. The camera work in the opening scenes is clever, subtly switching perspectives to bring us closer to Cole’s world, which adds a nice touch to the storytelling. The character buildup for Cole is solid and gives the movie a strong foundation. However, I felt the decision to focus almost entirely on Cole and not dive deeper into Bee’s character was a missed opportunity. For a movie named after her, Bee deserved more backstory or emotional depth to balance out the story. The pacing picks up nicely in the second act, delivering a mix of absurd deaths, fast-paced action, and quirky humor that feels both chaotic and entertaining. The climax does its job in tying up Cole’s arc, but it’s hard to ignore the plot holes that pop up along the way. Still, the ending lands well enough to leave you feeling satisfied. The direction is decent, and the cinematography stands out with its vibrant visuals and sharp editing. The music is a highlight, perfectly matching the tone, though I couldn’t help but feel that having a proper score would’ve added more impact in certain moments. Overall, the movie is a campy, lighthearted watch with a lot of energy. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which works in its favor, but it’s far from perfect. If you can overlook the occasional lack of logic and embrace its over-the-top nature, you’ll have a good time. It’s a fun ride but could’ve been even better with a bit more depth and polish.

RalphRahal06 Jan, 2025