If one can get past the awkward title that gives off pornography vibes, The Babysitter can actually be 2017's biggest surprise. Yes, this picture stumbles into the usual genre tropes that sees absurd gimmicks the central character exploits, and annoying jump scares that could've been brushed over. Yet McG injects energy and a whole lot of FUN that come in most unconventional tenets for slasher pictures.
He embraces the insanity of Brian Duffield's narrative, and drenches it with unabashed attitude through adrenaline-infused score and camerawork, plus visual flavor. He as well succeeds in showcasing Duffield's well-written and realized characters that seemingly references cliched personas at first, but are elevated through realistic spiels and dialogues that spotlights endearing quirks & well placed humor. In the most surprising and amazing fashion, The Babysitter boasts of emotional depth, which was an interesting and welcome boost. Here, Cole's social struggles and his solace with Bee, was affecting, and with charming performances from Judah Lewis & Samara Weaving, everything character-related were attention-grabbers. As for the horror, McG does wonders as the gore is played to as a comedic punchline.
To appreciate this, please DO NOT come in expecting a thought-provoking piece. Rather, expect a ludicrous, over the top narrative and let yourself be consumed by McG's entertaining direction and The Babysitter's one of a kind brand of pleasure.
He embraces the insanity of Brian Duffield's narrative, and drenches it with unabashed attitude through adrenaline-infused score and camerawork, plus visual flavor. He as well succeeds in showcasing Duffield's well-written and realized characters that seemingly references cliched personas at first, but are elevated through realistic spiels and dialogues that spotlights endearing quirks & well placed humor. In the most surprising and amazing fashion, The Babysitter boasts of emotional depth, which was an interesting and welcome boost. Here, Cole's social struggles and his solace with Bee, was affecting, and with charming performances from Judah Lewis & Samara Weaving, everything character-related were attention-grabbers. As for the horror, McG does wonders as the gore is played to as a comedic punchline.
To appreciate this, please DO NOT come in expecting a thought-provoking piece. Rather, expect a ludicrous, over the top narrative and let yourself be consumed by McG's entertaining direction and The Babysitter's one of a kind brand of pleasure.