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Better Watch Out

  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 29min
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,601
951
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
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Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
Babysitter Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) must defend her young charges (Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould ) when intruders break into the house one snowy night -- or so she thinks.
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On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,601
951
  • Director
    • Chris Peckover
  • Writers
    • Zack Kahn(story by)
    • Chris Peckover
  • Stars
    • Olivia DeJonge
    • Levi Miller
    • Ed Oxenbould
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Peckover
  • Writers
    • Zack Kahn(story by)
    • Chris Peckover
  • Stars
    • Olivia DeJonge
    • Levi Miller
    • Ed Oxenbould
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 341User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Official Trailer
    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 2:00
    Red Band Trailer
    Better Watch Out
    Trailer 2:01
    Better Watch Out
    Teaser
    Clip 0:21
    Teaser

    Photos62

    Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Better Watch Out (2016)
    Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
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    Olivia DeJonge in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Olivia DeJonge in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Virginia Madsen and Patrick Warburton in Better Watch Out (2016)
    Dacre Montgomery in Better Watch Out (2016)

    Top cast

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    Olivia DeJonge
    Olivia DeJonge
    • Ashleyas Ashley
    Levi Miller
    Levi Miller
    • Lukeas Luke
    Ed Oxenbould
    Ed Oxenbould
    • Garrettas Garrett
    Aleks Mikic
    Aleks Mikic
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Dacre Montgomery
    Dacre Montgomery
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Robert Lerneras Robert Lerner
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Deandra Lerneras Deandra Lerner
    Alexandra Matusko
    • Scary Movie Girlas Scary Movie Girl
    Georgia Holland
    • Scary Movie Girlas Scary Movie Girl
    Beau Andre
    • The Mangleras The Mangler
    Michi Fifer
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    Tara Jade Borg
    Tara Jade Borg
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    Tricia Mary Hennessy
    Tricia Mary Hennessy
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    • (as Tricia Hennessy)
    Mary Clearkin
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    Hugo Monotti
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    Brendan Clearkin
    Brendan Clearkin
    • Christmas Caroleras Christmas Caroler
    Christopher Moriarty
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Theresa Duong
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    • Director
      • Chris Peckover
    • Writers
      • Zack Kahn(story by)
      • Chris Peckover
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When you think the suburbs, you think safety, but this holiday night the suburbs are anything but safe. Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) thought this babysitting job was going to be an easy night, but the night takes a turn when dangerous intruders break in and terrorize her and the twelve-year-old boy, Luke (Levi Miller), she's caring for. Ashley defends her charge to the best of her ability only to discover this is no normal home invasion.
    christmas horrorbound and gagged with duct tapehit with a baseball batcrush on babysittergun81 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You Might Be Home But You're Not Alone
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violent content, language throughout, crude sexual references, drug and alcohol use - all involving teens.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Contains several references to Home Alone (1990), including the in-universe discussion of the paint can scene, the setting in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, the Christmas carols, and the spider.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      [discussing Robert's preference in Christmas ornaments]

      Deandra Lerner: Honestly, Robert, this is so...

      Robert Lerner: Meterosexual?

      Deandra Lerner: There's no such word. It's metro - metrosexual.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: After the first set of credits, there is a scene with Luke saying he is worried about Ashley and wants to go to the hospital to check up on her.
    • Connections
      Featured in Red Christmas: Making 'Better Watch Out' (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Annihilate Me
      Written by Claude Hay
      Performed by The Gentle Enemies
      Co-produced and mixed by Claude Hay and Brian Cachia
      Courtesy of Claude Hay

    User reviews341

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    very different
    I really don't understand the really bad reviews. Yes, this isn't the best horror movie, but I liked the different take on the slasher theme. All in all a nice and weird take on the slasher genre.
    helpful•21
    13
    • jimvandemoter-50236
    • Dec 14, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2017 (New Zealand)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Safe Neighborhood
    • Filming locations
      • Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Storm Vision Entertainment
      • Best Medicine Productions
      • Eclectik Vision
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,369
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,569
      • Oct 8, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $176,288
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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