The Babysitter 9
The Babysitter 9

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The Babysitter 9

2001
Movie
Adult · 18+
85 min
English

Sometimes a babysitter can get real close to the family she works for. Sometimes a girl can develop a crush on the man who employs her. This is the case with Kristina. She's just turned 18 and boy are her juices flowing. Brandi is shocked to find a peeping Tom spying on her while babysitting. And he was jacking off! It's a good thing Mr. Owens rushes home and pulls the man out of the bushes to apologize to Brandi. Cheryl decides to invite her boyfriend over while hanging out with a friend that is babysitting. Leave it up to bored, horny teenagers to wreck a house. Poor little Jesse. Her friends just has an orgy at the house where she's babysitting. Wow, just eighteen years old and Jessie's already a lesbian and had her anal cherry popped!

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Guy FerlandGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for money after her parents cut off her credit cards, takes on a job as a live-in babysitter for a wealthy, eccentric couple. She soon discovers that the family harbors dark secrets and that her employers may have sinister intentions for her.

Critical Reception

The Babysitter received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged its attempt at suspense and its lead performance, many found the plot predictable and the horror elements uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller aspects and others finding it a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Alicia Silverstone's performance and the unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of genuine scares.

  • Seen by some as a decent, if unoriginal, thriller with a few tense moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Babysitter' are split. Many enjoyed the suspenseful plot and Alicia Silverstone's portrayal of the vulnerable protagonist. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be derivative of other thrillers and felt that it failed to deliver a truly shocking or memorable experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released direct-to-video in many regions.

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