AtanariaWhen Netflix decided to dip its toes into the wacky, gore-filled, laugh-out-loud pool of horror-comedy, it gave us The Babysitter in 2017, followed by The Babysitter: Killer Queen in 2020. These movies are not just your run-of-the-mill horror flicks—they’re a chaotic blend of satanic rituals, snarky teenagers, and so much blood it would make Dracula blush. If you haven’t seen them, buckle up for a wild ride; if you have, let’s revisit the madness.
The Babysitter: The Night Innocence Died… Violently
Directed by McG (yes, that’s his actual name and not a Wi-Fi password), The Babysitter kicks off with Cole, a socially awkward 12-year-old with the survival instincts of a baby deer. Cole’s parents leave for a weekend getaway, and enter Bee—his super-cool, gorgeous, perfect babysitter. She’s the kind of babysitter every kid dreams of: she knows sci-fi trivia, she plays video games, and she doesn’t make you go to bed by 8 PM. But surprise! She’s also the ringleader of a satanic cult that plans to sacrifice you in your living room.
Bee and her misfit gang of bloodthirsty archetypes—Max the jock, Allison the cheerleader, Sonya the goth, and John the comic relief—aren’t just after any blood. No, they need the blood of the innocent (which Cole has in abundance, bless his nerdy little heart). What starts as a dream babysitting gig turns into a Home Alone sequel nobody asked for, featuring crossbows, fire, and decapitations.
Highlights include Max cheering Cole on as he fights for his life, Bee wielding a kitchen knife like Gordon Ramsay on a rampage, and Allison getting shot in the boob. There’s a poignant moral here about believing in yourself… or maybe just not trusting people who look too perfect.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen – Two Years Later, Twice the Crazy
Fast-forward to 2020, and Cole has grown into a high-schooler. You’d think that surviving a satanic murder plot would earn you some cool points, but no—Cole is now the school weirdo. No one believes his story about Bee and her murderous cult, which, to be fair, does sound like something you’d dream up after eating expired sushi.
Cole’s parents think he’s crazy, his classmates bully him, and even his crush Melanie—yes, the Melanie—is a bit too flirty to be trusted. Then BAM, the cult is back, resurrected for round two, because apparently, Satan doesn’t believe in retirement plans. Bee is notably absent this time, but don’t worry; the rest of the gang is here, still dead and even more ridiculous.
The Humor: So Dumb, It’s Genius
Both movies are dripping with irreverent humor. The jokes come fast, the blood comes faster, and somehow, the characters manage to say exactly what we’re all thinking. For example, when John gets stabbed in the original film, his reaction is not some stoic acceptance of death but rather an over-the-top rant about how unfair life is. Relatable.
Killer Queen doubles down on this self-aware zaniness. There are fourth-wall breaks, meta jokes, and a gloriously ridiculous plot twist that turns everything upside down. Oh, and let’s not forget the killer soundtrack, which pairs songs you’d hear at a middle-aged dad’s barbecue with moments of graphic carnage. It’s like Tarantino walked into a Hot Topic.
The Cast: Too Pretty to Die
Samara Weaving’s Bee is the glue that holds The Babysitter together. Her charm is so intoxicating that you almost root for her, even as she’s trying to sacrifice a child. Her absence in Killer Queen could’ve been a disaster, but fear not—newcomers like Phoebe (played by Jenna Ortega) bring fresh chaos to the table.
Then there’s Robbie Amell as Max, the shirtless psycho who somehow becomes Cole’s twisted life coach. His unrelenting positivity as he tries to kill Cole is oddly inspiring. Meanwhile, Bella Thorne’s Allison provides a masterclass in comedic overacting, proving that even in death, vanity never dies.
The Gore: Buckets and Buckets
Both movies don’t just flirt with gore—they take it out for a nice steak dinner and then propose marriage. Heads explode, bodies are impaled, and blood sprays like someone accidentally dropped a Mentos in a Coke bottle. It’s cartoonish and grotesque, but never scary. This isn’t horror that makes you cover your eyes; it’s the kind that makes you rewind to laugh again.
One of the standout moments in Killer Queen involves a jet ski, a poor guy’s head, and physics that definitely don’t check out. The scene is so absurdly over-the-top that it feels like the filmmakers were playing a drinking game with themselves: “How many gallons of fake blood can we use before Netflix calls HR?”
The Verdict: Chaotic Good
The Babysitter and Killer Queen are not cinematic masterpieces. The plots are absurd, the characters are cartoonish, and the dialogue often feels like it was written by someone who’s had too much Red Bull. And yet, that’s precisely the charm. These movies are like the cinematic equivalent of eating an entire tub of ice cream at midnight: indulgent, slightly regrettable, but so, so satisfying.
Why You Should Watch
- You love horror, but jump scares make you spill your popcorn.
- You’ve ever wondered what Mean Girls would look like with a body count.
- You enjoy movies where logic takes a backseat to chaos.
So, grab some snacks, turn off your brain, and dive into the wonderfully twisted world of The Babysitter movies. Just maybe double-check that your own babysitter isn’t carrying a ritual dagger before you do.
