The Babysitter

• Comedy
• Horror

A darkly comedic horror film, *The Babysitter* subverts teen slasher tropes by presenting a wildly over-the-top, Satanic panic fueled nightmare through the eyes of a perpetually bullied twelve-year-old. It’s not a story of innocent babysitting gone wrong, but a descent into increasingly absurd violence as Cole uncovers his captivating babysitter’s secret life—and her friends’ even more sinister hobbies. The film leans into a nostalgic, energetic aesthetic reminiscent of 80s horror, blending genuine scares with a knowing wink to the audience. Rather than focusing on shock value alone, it explores the awkward anxieties of first crushes and the desire for acceptance, twisting those feelings into a frantic fight for survival against a cult obsessed with ritualistic sacrifice. The atmosphere is one of heightened tension and playful mayhem, carrying a surprising amount of propulsive energy.