2017 The Babysitter
Released on Netflix on October 13, 2017, The Babysitter is a high-energy slasher comedy directed by
Netflix (original).
Furthermore, the film proved that McG still had a pulse for energetic, pop-art filmmaking after a string of critical duds. 2017 the babysitter
The film follows Cole (Judah Lewis), a shy and often bullied 12-year-old who has a close, platonic bond with his "perfect" babysitter, Bee (Samara Weaving). One night, Cole stays up past his bedtime only to witness Bee and her group of friends鈥攊ncluding characters played by Bella Thorne and Robbie Amell鈥攑erforming a brutal ritual. He discovers they are part of a satanic cult and he is their intended sacrifice. Key Features & Style Genre Mashup: adolescent comedy with extreme gore Released on Netflix on October 13, 2017, The
The movie's success also spawned a sequel, "The Babysitter: Killer Queen", which was released on Netflix in 2020. While the sequel received mixed reviews, it demonstrated the enduring popularity of the franchise and the appetite for more horror-comedy content. One night, Cole stays up past his bedtime
In the landscape of 2017 horror, we had masterpieces like Get Out (social thriller) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (surreal dread). The Babysitter offers something different: pure, uncut joy.
