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The Babysitter
2017 85 min United States of America R 16+
★6.3
Comedy, Horror
Director: McG
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Description
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.
Starring
Judah Lewis
Actor
Samara Weaving
Actor
Robbie Amell
Actor
Key opinion
The Babysitter is a polarizing horror-comedy that succeeds as an energetic, stylized piece of disposable entertainment for those who prioritize fun over logic. While many viewers enjoy its graphic violence and self-aware tone, critics frequently cite a clichéd, shallow screenplay and uneven direction as significant barriers to the film's potential.
| Cinematography | Vibrant, comic-book inspired cinematography and sharp editing create a distinctive and energetic visual identity. | |
| Acting | The performances, particularly from Samara Weaving and Robbie Amell, provide necessary charisma to anchor the campy material. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on predictable clichés and lacks logical consistency in its character motivations and plot development. | |
| Emotion | The film's tone is a matter of debate: it successfully blends coming-of-age themes with horror-comedy for some, while feeling like a forced or tonally confused mess to others. |