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Babysitter Wanted

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
7.5K
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Babysitter Wanted (2008)
A small-town girl is terrorized throughout the night as she babysits on a local farm.
Play trailer2:31
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32 Photos
  • Horror
  • Thriller

In a small college town, a young girl working on a babysitting job in a rural farm is terrorized throughout the night.In a small college town, a young girl working on a babysitting job in a rural farm is terrorized throughout the night.In a small college town, a young girl working on a babysitting job in a rural farm is terrorized throughout the night.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
7.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Jonas Barnes
    • Michael Manasseri
  • Writer
    • Jonas Barnes
  • Stars
    • Tina Houtz
    • Sarah Thompson
    • Nana Visitor
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Jonas Barnes
    • Michael Manasseri
  • Writer
    • Jonas Barnes
  • Stars
    • Tina Houtz
    • Sarah Thompson
    • Nana Visitor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 79User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Babysitter Wanted
    Trailer 2:31
    Babysitter Wanted

    Photos32

    Linda (Nana Visitor) as Angie's mother.
    Karen Stein with Rick (Matt Dallas) and Angie (Sarah Thompson) going to class.
    Erica (Jillian Schmitz) and Angie (Sarah Thompson)on campus.
    Matt Dallas and Bruce Thomas
    Matt Dallas and Scott Spiegel
    On location on Babysitter Wanted.
    The farm house
    Angie on the move.
    on location in Mt. Shasta
    Directors Jonas Barnes and Michael Manasseri with Matt Dallas and Sarah Thompson
    Angie
    Matt Dallas on the set of Babysitter Wanted.

    Top cast

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    Tina Houtz
    • Rebecca Milleras Rebecca Miller
    Sarah Thompson
    Sarah Thompson
    • Angie Albrightas Angie Albright
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Linda Albrightas Linda Albright
    Jillian Schmitz
    Jillian Schmitz
    • Ericaas Erica
    Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas
    • Rickas Rick
    Linda Neal
    • Rebecca's Motheras Rebecca's Mother
    Monty Bane
    Monty Bane
    • Father Nicolettaas Father Nicoletta
    Douglas Rowe
    Douglas Rowe
    • Professoras Professor
    Bruce Thomas
    Bruce Thomas
    • Jim Stantonas Jim Stanton
    Kristen Dalton
    Kristen Dalton
    • Violet Stantonas Violet Stanton
    Kai Caster
    Kai Caster
    • Sam Stantonas Sam Stanton
    Brett Claywell
    Brett Claywell
    • Halas Hal
    Bill Moseley
    Bill Moseley
    • Chief Dinnelias Chief Dinneli
    Jeff Markey
    Jeff Markey
    • Deputy Connoras Deputy Connor
    Cristie Schoen Codd
    Cristie Schoen Codd
    • Dazed Girlas Dazed Girl
    • (as Cristie Schoen)
    Scott Spiegel
    Scott Spiegel
    • Dr. Spiegelas Dr. Spiegel
    Miriam Gonzalez
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • (as Miriam Gonzales)
    • Directors
      • Jonas Barnes
      • Michael Manasseri
    • Writer
      • Jonas Barnes
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    The religious teenager Angie Albright moves to a small town to study Art History in college. She finds a weird roommate and befriends the student and former altar boy Rick. Angie decides to babysit to raise money to buy a bed and she finds an advertisement to work at the distant Stanton Farm in the countryside. She is welcomed by Jim Stanton and his wife Violet that are seeking a babysitter for their son Sam and they make arrangements for Friday night. Meanwhile Angie has the sensation that someone is stalking her and she goes to the police station and reports to Chief Dinneli. On Friday night, Angie's car breaks and Rick gives a ride to Angie to go to the farm. When she is alone with Sam, a stranger breaks in the farmhouse and Angie saves Sam from the man. Soon she learns that she is in the house of evil and nothing is like she thought it would be. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • roommate
    • babysitter
    • son of satan
    • telephone call
    • horn
    • 88 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • No experience necessary...
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong grisly violence including disturbing images, torture and terror, some language and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sarah Thompson plays Angie Albright, who states her age as eighteen. Sarah was born in October 1979, actually making her twenty-nine at the time of filming.
    • Goofs
      Even though the movie was set in Northern California, the Area Codes that are listed on the school bulletin board are 310 and 503. Both Area Codes are for Los Angeles and Norther Oregon respectively. Also, they used "real" prefixes rather than the movie version of 555.
    • Quotes

      Sam Stanton: [repeating line] Hungry!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Babysitter Wanted: Behind the Scenes (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Fading in C# Minor
      Written by Richard Larsen, Jennifer M. Cook, Eddie Barajas

      Performed by UNA

    User reviews79

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly chilling and disturbing low budget horror.
    I went into the movie not expecting much, and ended up being completely satisfied. Babysitter Wanted, unlike countless DTV horrors, is genuinely creepy and has an original plot that will stay with people. A great surprise! Angie (Sarah Thompson) moves into a small town to study in college. She meets people there, but also has a feeling that someone is stalking her. She takes up a babysitter position at a farm house one weekend, and the horror begins.

    The first half of the movie is in the vein of the Strangers and When a Stranger Calls. And it's equally effective, if not more. It's easy to identify with Angie's situation. The scares are consistent, although SFX is a little overused. Tension is mounted throughout.

    A great twist midway turns the movie into a different direction. Without spoiling anything, the movie veers into a supernatural angle and is equally chilling as the first half although might be too gory and disturbing for some. The plot from here on is original, leading to a satisfying ending which makes room for sequels too.

    The acting is surprisingly good from everyone. The productions values are great for a low budget movie, although there are a few lighting issues in the second half.

    All in all, Babysitter Wanted is a welcome surprise and horror fans will have a great time with it. Recommended.
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    • Faisal-Hashmi
    • Mar 5, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Требуется няня
    • Filming locations
      • Montague, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Big Screen Entertainment Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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