Kamurai
Fantastic watch, would watch again, and do recommend. This is a movie that is almost impossible to talk about, it is so twisted and refreshing on so many levels. Just the premise of a home invasion is enough to make for a potentially go...
Movie spotlight
Better Watch Out
2017
Movie
89 min
English
On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
Insights
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users86% liked this movie
Director: Chris Peckover•Genres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
On a snowy evening, 12-year-old Luke is preparing for a night of defending his home from intruders while his babysitter, Ashley, is present. What starts as a seemingly simple home invasion scenario quickly escalates into a twisted game of cat and mouse. Luke and Ashley find themselves in a terrifying fight for survival against a determined and increasingly dangerous assailant.
Critical Reception
Better Watch Out was generally well-received by critics, praised for its clever subversion of holiday horror tropes and its blend of dark humor and genuine scares. Audiences also appreciated its surprising plot twists and energetic pacing, making it a standout in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
A fresh and darkly humorous take on the home invasion subgenre.
Effectively balances suspense, gore, and unexpected comedic beats.
Praised for its clever twists and energetic execution.
Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the film's unexpected plot developments and its ability to be both frightening and funny. Many found the performances strong, especially from the young cast, and appreciated the movie's unique approach to a familiar scenario.
Fun Fact
The film's unique premise was inspired by director Chris Peckover's own childhood fear of babysitters and home invasions.
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TMDB Reviews
5 reviews
John Chard
Yuletide log slips from the fire to ignite the Xmas horror movie sub-genre. Lets have it right, the 1/10 reviews are from hardcore horror fans who just didn't get the horror experience they was looking for. That's understandable, it's on...
Gimly
Maybe _Better Watch Out_ isn't a **great** movie. But after the trudge I've gone through this year, it's nice to finally see something that's at least **different**. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it ...
Frank Ochieng
The holidays are approaching as we prepare to reach the end of the year but director/co-writer Chris Peckover wants to beat the chaotic Christmas rush by offering some creepy coal in his cinematic stockings–most notably a merry-minded macab...
Simon Foster
"In an alternate mid-80’s universe, director Joe Dante’s follow-up to his grim Yuletide fairy tale Gremlins would have been Safe Neighborhood, a crisp, crackling, black and bloody Christmas comedy/horror..." Read the full review here: ht...