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Better Watch Out

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
50K
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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.

  • Director
    • Chris Peckover
  • Writers
    • Zack Kahn
    • Chris Peckover
  • Stars
    • Olivia DeJonge
    • Levi Miller
    • Ed Oxenbould
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Peckover
    • Writers
      • Zack Kahn
      • Chris Peckover
    • Stars
      • Olivia DeJonge
      • Levi Miller
      • Ed Oxenbould
    • 465User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Olivia DeJonge
    Olivia DeJonge
    • Ashley
    Levi Miller
    Levi Miller
    • Luke
    Ed Oxenbould
    Ed Oxenbould
    • Garrett
    Aleksandar Mikic
    Aleksandar Mikic
    • Ricky
    • (as Aleks Mikic)
    Dacre Montgomery
    Dacre Montgomery
    • Jeremy
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Robert Lerner
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Deandra Lerner
    Alexandra Matusko
    • Scary Movie Girl
    Georgia Holland
    • Scary Movie Girl
    Beau Andre
    • The Mangler
    Michi Fifer
    • Christmas Caroler
    Tara Jade Borg
    • Christmas Caroler
    Tricia Mary Hennessy
    • Christmas Caroler
    • (as Tricia Hennessy)
    Mary Clearkin
    • Christmas Caroler
    Hugo Monotti
    • Christmas Caroler
    Brendan Clearkin
    Brendan Clearkin
    • Christmas Caroler
    Christopher Moriarty
    • Police Officer
    Theresa Duong
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Chris Peckover
    • Writers
      • Zack Kahn
      • Chris Peckover
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews465

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    7easyasiali

    unexpected and disturbing but still fun to watch

    Without giving spoilers: don't babysit teenagers!

    this movie is different from what the trailer makes it seem, I didn't see the plot twist coming. the main kid does a great job. disturbing yet fun, if you like Christmas themed horror.
    7SoumikBanerjee1996

    An interesting take on home invasion thriller

    The film begins as any other generic home invasion thriller, and truth be told, I was not getting the vibe at first. I was disappointed and quite annoyed with the series of events that felt so typical and devoid of any excitement. But then, around minute 30th, comes a twist, and the scenario changed, and I was hooked right then and there.

    Although I cannot say much cause even a small word could spoil the story and subsequently ruin your fun, I will tell you this, the story or the trajectory it took to be precise, caught me off guard; I did not expect it.

    Now, the movie does have several logical fallacies, or loopholes, in layman's terms, but it was still thrilling to watch, and as I said, I didn't see any of it coming, which certainly added to my overall enjoyment.
    7jimvandemoter-50236

    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.
    EmmaIRL

    INFURIATING

    This movie makes you so angry that you can't possibly enjoy it.
    7mvx666

    Expected the worst

    Unexpectedly for me, the film turned out great, with unpredictable twists, I expected something more banal. The main character played well, the film recalled its crazy atmosphere - the house that Jack built. A little disappointed with the ending.

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    Storyline

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    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

      Ashley: What delusional infant thinks that staging a break-in is going to get you to second base?

    • 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

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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
      • Mejor ten cuidado
    • Filming locations
      • Disney Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Storm Vision Entertainment
      • Best Medicine Productions
      • Eclectik Vision
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    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

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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