The Babysitter: Killer Queen
2020 · Directed by McG
Original language: English
- comedy
- horror
The story
Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy suburban daylight gives way to saturated night-time horror in this teen comedy sequel, all high-key colour, bouncing handheld energy and quick, punchy cutting. The palette leans on cherry reds, sunny yellows and fluorescent school hallways, with cult rituals lit in lurid candlelight and smeared neon. Pop-rock needle drops and a bombastic, synth-tinged score push the pace, while the sound design favours comic stings and sudden shrieks over dread. The vibe is campy, irreverent and fizzy, a sugary slasher-comedy that's easy to put on for a Friday night with friends or a loose, laughing rewatch. Pacing is brisk and deliberately overwrought, with jokes and gore arriving in quick bursts. Emotionally it follows a wary, bruised teenager trying to shake off the past and be normal, with his bravado slowly giving way to loyalty and grit. Violence is frequent and cartoonishly bloody, including stabbings, dismemberment and ritual sacrifice, but played for laughs rather than terror, and there is sexual innuendo and teen-oriented crudeness throughout. It suits viewers who want a self-aware, gory horror-comedy that doesn't take itself seriously.
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