The Babysitter (2017)

Director: McG

Starring: Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell

The events of one evening take an unexpected turn for the worst for a young boy trying to spy on his babysitter.

‘The Babysitter’ is unlike anything I’ve seen before and completely unpredictable. The first thing I noticed, was the stunning photography. Also note the use of bright and colorful decor. This film looks awesome on screen.

The acting is really good. Judah Lewis is excellent as Cole, the film’s protagonist, and Samara Weaving is incredible as the babysitter, the film’s antagonist. There’s an unlikely chemistry between these characters that make the film work as well as it does. The relationship between them is also a very different and unique protagonist vs antagonist relationship. Even actors in the smaller roles – like Emily Alyn Lind as Melanie – are really good.

The film is funny and suspenseful in equal proportions and works well on all levels: comedy, horror, gore, action, suspense, you name it. Pay attention to the detail from the beginning of the film, as everything here happens and is mentioned for a reason. This is a very clever script. They also use the perfect choice of music.

‘The Babysitter’ is distinctly unique, and a breath of fresh air compared to cliched genre films. This is one of those films you’re either going to love, or hate. I loved it!

Would I watch it again? Absolutely!