Two years after the events of They Babysitter, Cole (Judah Lewis), in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, is still being haunted by the ghosts of those who attempted to take his life on that tragic night. With the return of new threats and the introduction of new ones, Cole and the newest member of his high school, Phoebe (Jenna Ortega), must find a way to survive one of the most demented nights in history. Blood will be spilled, friendships tested and life will never be the same again.
In 2017 The Babysitter was a surprise Netflix hit, but a hit nonetheless, so, it’s only natural that a sequel was to follow. The Babysitter: Killer Queen uses the same devices as in the previous installment to lure in audiences and keep them hooked. Intentionally cheesy comedy, insanely vivid gore and an incredibly attractive cast all keep the film moving. Keeping with the themes and tones from the first film, writer-director McG allows himself to attract new audiences, while continuing to appeal to old fans as well. The old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” comes to mind as McG comes closer to perfecting his craft.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen might not necessarily require perfect acting, regardless, however, the actors do get incredibly close. The Bella Thornes and Andrew Bachelors of the world are not typically regarded as top talents in Hollywood, however, the talent they possess fits like a glove in this horror/comedy. Thorne and Bachelor, along with the majority of the cast, are expected to perform in a manner that makes them look a bit ditzy and even inept as they navigate these untraditional terrain. While it could be said that their performances are genuine and less of an act, I truly believe that their talents as actors are what provide them the ability to come off so brainless throughout Killer Queen. Each of the actors is able to feed off of one another, build on their expressions and their mannerisms and present audiences with performances that can only be described as exemplary. With a cast that is certainly not looked down upon, but overlooked among the better performers of this generation, Killer Queen shocks and awes. It’s time to give Thorne, Bachelor, Robbie Amell and Hanah Mae Lee (and the rest of the talented cast) their due and provide them with more fruitful and critically acclaimed roles.
The previous statement is not to say that The Babysitter: Killer Queen is not high-brow cinema, because, while it runs the risk of being too niche to make waves in the mainstream, its ability to entertain, surprise and scare the masses is undeniable. McG has mentioned that he’d like to extend this franchise even further. Like with all film franchises, not knowing when to stop can lead to the decimation of the franchise as a whole, however, McG appears to know his cast and his audience so well that I cannot fathom a threequel that won’t entertain on the same level as the first two installments.
It’s easy to overlook all that is being done throughout The Babysitter: Killer Queen due to the often silly nature of the plot, script and acting, but the fact of the matter is the film is uniquely entertaining. Films like Ghostbusters, Scream and Zombieland have often found themselves atop lists of the greatest horror/comedies every (and rightfully so). It seems hard to believe that a straight to Netflix comedy, led by a less than well-known Lewis has the gall to compete with the likes of the aforementioned films, but I’m here to tell you that it does. McG, with the help of his talented cast and crew, brings to life one of the greatest horror/comedies of all time, surpassing some of the greats and cementing themselves among the stars of the genre.
Directed by McG. Written by Dan Lagana, Brad Morris, Jimmy Warden, McG and Brian Duffield. Starring Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Jenna Ortega, Emily Alyn Lind, Andrew Bachelor, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Hana Mae Lee, etc.
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