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Better Watch Out

  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
38K
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POPULARITY
4,916
293
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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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  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Thriller

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
38K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,916
293
  • 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
    • 383User reviews
    • 200Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations

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    Trailer 2:01
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    Red Band Trailer
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    Teaser
    Clip 0:21
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    Photos63

    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)
    Better Watch Out (2016)
    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)

    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
    • 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.
    • crush on babysitter
    • christmas horror
    • bound and gagged with duct tape
    • hit with a baseball bat
    • gun
    • 82 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
      Despite the American setting, the sets were constructed with the 1.44 m (4'9")-high door handles of an older Australian home, which American writer/director Chris Peckover called a source of distraction and frustration.
    • 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 reviews383

    Review
    Top review
    It Made My Blood Boil But I Give Them Credit
    Better Watch Out (2016)

    *** (out of 4)

    Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) is about to leave town but before doing that she agrees to babysit Luke (Levi Miller), which is something she has done for many years. After his parents leave the two sit down for pizza and horror movies but then someone breaks into the house and the terror begins.

    BETTER WATCH OUT is Christmas themed horror film that is getting quite a bit of attention. The film has some calling it a great film while others are calling it one of the worst films of the year. It's funny that the film is getting such a wide responce but I think both sides could agree that the film made their blood boil. I say that because there's a twist that happens in the story and it goes in a direction that was quite brave and I'm sure even Hitchcock would have tipped his hat.

    The problem with this twist is that if you're going to try something like it you had better know what to do with it and how to handle it. Director Chris Peckover also co-wrote the screenplay with Zack Kahn and I give both men credit for trying to do something different. Sure, the film's first quarter borrows from some other horror movies but I must give them credit for keeping me off guard as I was never quite sure where the film was going to go or how it was going to play out.

    I don't think the second half of the film is nearly as good as the beginning but at the same time it kept me glued to what was going on. I've got to avoid spoilers but I will say that my blood was boiling at one of the characters and how things were being played out and perhaps this is why so many people are hating the film. It is a bit mean-spirited and it is a cruel. I think a lot of people are hating the film because of the emotions that it is making them feel and I completely understand that. Even I got angry at the movie but when it was over I couldn't help but feel that a good movie should make you feel these things.

    I really thought DeJonge was exceptionally good in the lead role. Her character goes through a lot of different things throughout the picture and the actress nailed all of them flawlessly. Miller and Ed Oxenbould were both extremely good as well and you've also got Virginia Madsen in a small role as the mom. Technically speaking the film is quite impressive and there was some nice tension built up during the opening scenes.

    BETTER WATCH OUT is a film that I'm going to recommend because I think it succeeds at what it attempted to do. It's not flawless by any stretch of the imagination but I give it a lot of credit for trying to do something different.
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    • Michael_Elliott
    • Dec 25, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2017 (United States)
    • 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
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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