The Babysitter 2
The Babysitter 2

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The Babysitter 2

2010
Movie
Adult · 18+
113 min
English

In this dark, suspenseful tale of lust and deception, Rocco Reed is a young psychology major who answers Michelle Lay's ad for a babysitter. Charmed by his intelligence and intoxicating sex appeal, she gives the young hottie the job - and begins fantasizing about him. Little does she know that Rocco's past holds terrible secrets, and everything he's told her is a lie. Will she find out the truth before it's too late? Or will she be the gorgeous hunk's latest victim?

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users40%
Director: Jonas PateGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Shy teenager Jerry is desperate for money to buy a car, so he decides to become a live-in babysitter for a wealthy, eccentric couple. He soon discovers that his job description involves much more than just childcare, as the couple engage in increasingly bizarre and kinky sexual activities, forcing Jerry into uncomfortable and compromising situations.

Critical Reception

The Babysitters received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its awkward tone, attempting to blend coming-of-age drama with explicit sexual content, which many found jarring and underdeveloped. While some performances were noted, the film's overall narrative and controversial subject matter failed to resonate widely with audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its dramatic and sexual elements, resulting in an awkward and often uncomfortable viewing experience.

  • Performances are generally unremarkable, failing to elevate the weak script.

  • The controversial premise is handled clumsily, leaving the audience confused rather than intrigued.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that viewers found the film to be bizarre and unpleasant, with many disliking the explicit content and the lack of a coherent storyline. Some found it intentionally provocative but ultimately misguided.

Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a darker, more serious drama, but underwent significant script changes during production, leading to its unusual tonal blend.

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