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The Babysitter's Seduction

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2K
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Keri Russell in The Babysitter's Seduction (1996)
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A Florida police detective probes a murder case involving a wealthy family and a babysitter.A Florida police detective probes a murder case involving a wealthy family and a babysitter.A Florida police detective probes a murder case involving a wealthy family and a babysitter.

  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • Shirley Tallman
    • Nancy Hersage
  • Stars
    • Stephen Collins
    • Keri Russell
    • Phylicia Rashad
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Shirley Tallman
      • Nancy Hersage
    • Stars
      • Stephen Collins
      • Keri Russell
      • Phylicia Rashad
    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Stephen Collins
    Stephen Collins
    • Bill Bartrand
    Keri Russell
    Keri Russell
    • Michelle Winston
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Det. Kate Jacobs
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Det. Frank O'Keefe
    John D'Aquino
    John D'Aquino
    • Paul Richards
    Linda Kelsey
    Linda Kelsey
    • Alice Winston
    Arian Ash
    Arian Ash
    • Tracy Butler
    • (as Arian Waring Ash)
    Dawn Lambing
    Dawn Lambing
    • Sally Bartrand
    Roger Floyd
    • Danny Bennett
    Adam Crosby
    • Kyle Bartrand
    Kristie Horton
    • Jennifer Bartrand
    Travis Robertson
    • Jeff Winston
    Bob Roitblat
    • Waiter
    Kristian Truelsen
    Kristian Truelsen
    • Desk Sergeant
    Kimberly Kashani
    • Amy
    Sheri Cook
    Sheri Cook
    • Doreen
    Hersha Parady
    Hersha Parady
    • Mrs. Bartrand
    Joyce Newman
    • Pam
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Shirley Tallman
      • Nancy Hersage
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    4evilwithasmile-220-698100

    Was Fine

    I had not previously encountered this film, but I faintly recall its cover from my childhood on TV or VHS at the rental shop (God, to think these are no more). There are several similar titles available on Tubi that I remember seeing on the covers of VHS, although I was too young to watch them at the time. However, I am now able to appreciate them and am thoroughly enjoying the experience. This film embodies many characteristics of early 90s thrillers and made-for-television movies. During that era, it was quite popular to feature narratives involving older men and school-aged girls, as seen in productions such as "Poison Ivy," among others. However, this particular film presented a somewhat different perspective. Although it was watchable, it lacked excitement and was predictable in its plot development. Nonetheless, it served its purpose of providing entertainment and gave me the opportunity to see Tobin Bell in a non-horror role, which is primarily how I know him. Overall, while it may not have been exceptional, it was certainly more enjoyable than many other films I have encountered.
    loui-in-stlouis

    anyone else think the heroine's friend is hot?

    Arian Waring Ash looks pretty fantastic in this flick. It's sort of beneath Keri Russell to do this movie, but at least the director seems to understand that if Keri is looking good, it's not a waste of anyone's time. And indeed, she is looking good here. I'm not even a Keri Russell fan. I found the comment about the dog doing the best acting amusing, but it's not true. Keri's acting is good. Even Keri's kid brother turns in a respectable performance, and he has what, ten lines? If you didn't like Phylicia/Mrs. Cosby's performance, you might ask yourself why so much of her energy and style here is duplicated by Khandi/Ms. Talk Radio six years later in CSI Miami. It's actually too bad that there isn't a longer theater-cut of this thing, because it does capture Ms. Russell in what must be her peak bloom, and that's not at all a bad thing. Shame shame shame on casting directors for failing to see this as an audition for the sidekick, Arian Ash, and not turning her into a big star. But who knows? maybe she was beaten out by Love Hewitt for all the subsequent roles, and that's not a bad thing either. This movie probably got pitched as a "let's take all that sexual energy from the Yale babysitter in Mystic Pizza and take it to its logical conclusion" and hey, that's a pretty good idea. At least i don't feel as dirty at the end as I do whenever I see Blame It On Rio. Incidentally, Demi Moore was the sidekick in that one, and someone DID see that and turn her into a star.
    6krorie

    Who's Seducing Whom

    "The Babysitter's Seduction" makes a nifty little TV thriller. It starts out as a very good mystery with absolutely no suspects in who killed Bill Bartrand's wife and made it look like a suicide. Then we begin getting suspect after suspect. Alas, the identity of the culprit is given away much too soon. Director David Burton Morris must rely on suspense, chills, and thrills for the rest of the film. As the movie progresses one wonders if the babysitter is seducing Bill Bartrand or if Bill Bartrand is seducing the babysitter. Slowly we get the drift of what is really taking place. This part of the story is well written and directed. Some reviewers found it repulsive and unbelievable that a 50 year old man and a 20 year old woman (in the movie 40 and l8) could get it on. Have they not heard of sugar daddies and now sugar mamas? The babysitter wants to fill the dead wife's shoes, car, house, jewelry, and become the mother of her two children. Because of this, she doesn't see what others see, especially Det. Kate Jacobs, until it is almost too late. The final scenes in Bill Bartrand's house are edge of the seat suspense, particularly for a television movie.

    The acting is above average for a TV movie. Keri Russell made her character believable once she got warmed up to the part. Stephen Collins was just right for his role, a charming creep who becomes very menacing. I prefer seeing Tobin Bell as a heavy, but he does fine as Bill Bartrand's detective friend. They played football together in school and he was close to Bartrand's wife.
    7abbazabakyleman-98834

    Standard, But Suspenseful Made for TV Thriller

    Keri Russell stars in this TV movie about a devoted, but slightly rebellious teenager named Michelle who regularly babysitstwo kids belonging to Bill (Stephen Collins), a rich businessman whose wife later dies under mysterious circumstances. Bill's long-time detective friend Frank (Tobin Bell) suspects that Michelle is responsible. Bill refuses to believe it, but Michelle is determined to investigate the matter herself before she puts her own life in danger. This movie offers more of the same as your typical Lifetime TV movie and some of the supporting cast is underutilized, particularly Phylicia Rashad as Frank's sympathetic partner and Linda Kelsey as Michelle's disdainful mother. The music score by the legendary Jan Hammer hits it off with the more suspenseful moments.
    lizard7-1

    Good movie considering it's a tv movie

    This movie was good... the plot drew you in and the characters did as well. But i must say i squirmed whenever Stephen Collins and Keri Russel locked lips. It was just disturbing to see a nearly 50 year old man at the time and a just turned 20 year old kiss... however, these two great actors made it seem realistic. The ending was predictable but the parts leading up to it kept you on the edge of your seat. I recommend that you try to catch this movie on lifetime. It was better then what you would expect from a tv movie

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Actual students attending Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida were used as extras in the filming. All students came on a volunteer basis and none were paid for the days spent shooting at the school.
    • Goofs
      In swimming pool, Bill gets stabbed in the back. But in the water, zero blood came from that wound.
    • Quotes

      Michelle Winston: Why are you doing this to me?

      Bill Bartrand: Why not?

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Pays the Sitter
    • Filming locations
      • Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Richard Maynard Productions
      • Hearst Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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