Review of The Babysitter

Going into The Babysitter, (having just got back from the Happy Death Day premiere) I can say I had no clue of what was to come besides the beginning (thanks to the spoiler-ly trailer, avoid it at all costs!) so i was pleasantly surprised with it. Netflix has a reputation of creating rather good original movies, this probably won't be considered one of them judging from the harsh reviews on here. But can i just say, the idiot that rated this 1 star and said it was "so bad" that he had to cancel his Netflix subscription is the reason I decided to write up this review. For one, this is a Friday the 13th release, revving up audiences for a splendid Halloween this year with decent horror movies. With that, how do you not expect some clichés and classic horror tropes? The one movie that finally decided you should cancel your subscription was an almost-parody of slasher films, well I guess the joke is on you. Your payment or lack there of, is not affecting anyone. Netflix doesn't care, the director of this film doesn't care, and we sure as hell don't. The film is fine, the acting is sub-par from the leads (with the exception of the always terrible Bella Thorne & King Bach) but what do you expect? There are plenty of award winning drama's on Netflix that might suit you more than "The Babysitter". My second point is, the film is far from mediocre in my opinion. I have seen many horror movies, many home invasion movies, many slashers, and many horror comedies. If were talking 2010's, almost none of them are more than 1 dimensional cash grabs and shock value filled snooze-fests. This film has heart, and while it does have a few cringe lines you can tell the cast and crew had a lot of fun with this. I couldn't have guessed the movie unfolding like it did, let alone the final act (I think there is a line in the end that also states how surprised they were) and I'm glad to have been treated to this movie which was sort of like a weird mix of Home Alone meets The Loved Ones meets Scream. I also read that the film was shelved for a couple years before release, and I can see why. It's very hard to sell this movie idea with such taboo topics such as a kid being the protagonist from a devil worshiping cult hellbent on murdering him. But if you're still down to see this movie then you won't be disappointed. Fans of slasher movies and gore are sure to love this film more than the average viewer, but to say this film is mediocre and Netflix-cancel-worthy, please shut up. You're opinion is you're opinion but being outraged over this film is laughable and I would hate to be that boring.