Picture

Babysitter Wanted (2008)

Horror/Thriller     Rated R

Plot

Small-town college girl Angie is hired by Jim and Violet Stanton to babysit their son Sam. Aware of the recent reports of missing people, she believes someone is stalking her. On the way to the Stantons' farm, her car breaks down. She is given a lift by Rick, a mechanic, who promises to repair her car.

At the farm, Jim and Violet tell Angie that Sam is asleep upstairs, leaving her instructions for the night. During the night, Angie receives several strange phone calls and hears noises outside. Frightened, Angie calls Rick and the Chief of Police. The police chief reassures Angie, telling her that he will stop by later in the night.

Acting

Sarah Thompson is acceptable, but unimpressive in the lead role, of the religious small town girl, in the city for the first time. Kristen Dalton and especially Bruce Thomas are good as the psycho parents. Also features a small and inconsequential role from Bill Moseley as the local sheriff.

Gore

There are multiple scenes of blood splatter, from impalements, and "food preparation" sequences, but not a hole lot of on-screen violence.

Sex/Nudity

None

Final Thoughts

Starts as another average by-the-book "When a Stranger Calls" rip-off, but after about 45 minutes, they throw a major twist into the plot, which really helps it stand out from the pack.The dialogue is sometime choppy, and there are some situations involving the main character and her roomates, which i did not find believable, but the interesting twist make up for a lot of it, and is really the only thing, aside from the performance of Bruce Thomas, that makes it worth watching.

Overall Rating

C+