The Babysitter

On a normal Friday night, Cole Johnson tries to sneak extra screen time. Bee, a stylish babysitter, arrives to watch over him. What begins as a routine gig quickly veers into something darker as odd rules, whispered secrets, and unsettling discoveries accumulate. Cole learns that Bee is part of a Satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet, turning the house into a tense maze. Cole tries to outsmart his would be captors while the clock ticks and the danger grows, weaving danger and humor together. The film maintains a rapid, kinetic pace from setup to payoff. The film bounces from beat to beat, letting jokes land as scares tighten the tension for Cole throughout the night.

Directed by McG from an original screenplay by Brian Duffield, The Babysitter arrived in 2017 not as an adaptation but as a daring, fast paced horror comedy that embraces color, stunt work, and unapologetic humor and a soundtrack that crackles.

Critical response acknowledged the movie's energy and willingness to blend teen banter with blunt horror. Viewers encounter themes of trust and control, as adulthood authority collides with reckless adolescence, producing a tense mood punctuated by gags and shocks, and a rapid pace that suits a late night crowd worldwide today.

Online chatter centered on Samara Weaving's performance and the movie's outrageous premise. Fans highlighted Bee's blend of charm and menace and quoted moments that became meme ready, contributing to a small but lasting footprint in late 2010s horror comedies. The film's tone invites repeat viewing for fans of daring humor.

Box office: The Babysitter had limited theatrical exposure and largely lives on Netflix, with box office totals not widely reported. The streaming release invites viewers to discover the blend of humor and horror on their own schedule at home tonight.