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Why people love it

The Babysitter works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The comedy and horror blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 25m · ★ 6.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Ready or Not (2019)

    7.0 · Horror · Comedy · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, Ready or Not (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Death Becomes Her (1992)

    6.8 · Comedy · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, Death Becomes Her (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.A Haunted House 2 (2014)

    6.2 · Comedy · Horror · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, A Haunted House 2 (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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  4. 90match

    4.Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

    6.4 · Horror · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, Fright Night Part 2 (1988) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010)

    7.0 · Comedy · Horror · Adventure · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Final Destination (2000)

    6.6 · Horror · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, Final Destination (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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  7. 84match

    7.The Fly (1986)

    7.4 · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, The Fly (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  8. 82match

    8.Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

    6.4 · Horror · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, Annabelle Comes Home (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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    9.The Devil's Rejects (2005)

    6.7 · Drama · Horror · Crime · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, The Devil's Rejects (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    10.The Spanish Apartment (2002)

    7.1 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Babysitter clicked for you, The Spanish Apartment (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Babysitter?
Try Ready or Not, Death Becomes Her, A Haunted House 2—each shares DNA with The Babysitter while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Babysitter?
The Babysitter (2017) is best described as Comedy, Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Babysitter part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Babysitter Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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