The Babysitter

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The Babysitter

TV-MA

2017

1h 25m

Horror

Comedy

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2,500+ Ratings

When Cole stays up past his bedtime, he discovers that his hot baby sitter belongs to a satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet.

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Enjoyable if not particularly original, The Babysitter makes the most of its familiar genre ingredients with energetic direction and a killer cast.

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Ryan Larson

Ghastly Grinning

Director McG and writer Brian Duffield deserve a lot of credit for The Babysitter, it isn't groundbreaking but it's a damn fun film that has just enough laughs and just enough gore to keep everyone interested.

Jun 24, 2020

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Despite failing to deliver on everything promised during its first twenty minutes, it should satisfy fans of the genre. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Doesn't break the rules we've come to abide in the genre, if anything it follows them to a tee, but it's delight in being supremely distasteful earns the film a charm that's sorely been missed.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 15, 2020

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James Gates

Cultured Vultures

Filling a movie with horror archetypes (narcissistic cheerleader, psychotic jock, sassy comedic foil) isn't necessarily a bad thing, but this is a movie that at times feels woefully archaic.

Oct 23, 2019

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Essentially a chase movie, but zippy, sexy, darkly funny, and constantly creative, with a fluid sense of space and movement, as well as lots of blood.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 23, 2019

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John Tones

Espinof

Perhaps a script that could have taken better advantage of the idea and the supernatural element would have helped us to forgive their mistakes. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 7, 2019

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Audience Member

I had this on my watchlist for so long, and definitely didn't expected it to be that was but at leas was enjoyable

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Ma. Catherine V

It's just a fun great crazy movie like let's go party baby !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Ralph R

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Juliano A

Boring, gross, unfunny... i heard it was supposed to have comedy in it. I didn't like the story nor the characters, nor the things the characters say. it's really uncomfortable to watch and not enjoyable at all.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Romeu C

Can’t recommend at all. I’ve just lost time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Omari S

Despite the movie being a classic lovable character has a murderous secret movie, this film has its own charm that makes it different from other slashers. Its teen protagonist keeps the movie funny and a certain niche of horror that caters towards teens. Even with the raunchy humor and all this movie is hilarious at times and keeps you on edge. The ending was just incredible too, only adding onto how fantastic this movie is. I will die by this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Synopsis

When Cole stays up past his bedtime, he discovers that his hot baby sitter belongs to a satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet.

Director: McG
Producer: McG, Zack Schiller, Mary Viola
Screenwriter: Brian Duffield
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Wonderland Sound and Vision
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2017
Runtime: 1h 25m

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