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Plot Summary
Cole, a shy and often-bullied middle schooler, develops a crush on his alluring babysitter, Bee. One night, after his parents go to bed, Bee reveals a secret: she's part of a satanic cult and will do anything to keep Cole from revealing their secrets. Cole must then survive a night of terror as Bee and her cult friends hunt him.
Critical Reception
The Babysitter was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its humor and energetic performances, particularly from Samara Weaving, while some critics found the plot predictable and the gore excessive.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its humorous and often self-aware take on horror tropes.
Samara Weaving's performance as the charismatic and terrifying Bee was a standout.
Some found the plot formulaic, but appreciated the movie's high energy and gore.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Babysitter' for its fun, bloody, and comedic take on the slasher genre. Many highlighted Samara Weaving's performance and the movie's ability to balance scares with laughs.
Fun Fact
Director McG originally envisioned 'The Babysitter' as a R-rated film but decided to make it PG-13 to reach a wider audience, leading to some creative decisions to maintain a horror tone with less explicit gore.
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