The Babysitter

A lonely teenage girl, struggling with her parents' divorce and a crush on a boy at her new school, takes a job as a babysitter to escape her problems. However, her simple task turns into a night of terror when the child's father, a seemingly kind man, reveals a dangerous and obsessive side.

The Babysitter received mixed reviews, with critics often praising Alicia Silverstone's performance but finding the plot predictable and derivative of other thrillers. It is generally considered a decent, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre.

• Alicia Silverstone's compelling performance elevates the film.

• The plot relies on predictable twists and turns common in erotic thrillers.

• The film struggles to find a consistent tone between horror and melodrama.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a serviceable thriller with a strong lead performance, though many noted its reliance on familiar tropes and a lack of originality.

Alicia Silverstone's breakout role in 'Clueless' was released in the same year, significantly boosting her profile and making 'The Babysitter' one of her early starring vehicles.