The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)

The Babysitter: Killer Queen is the kind of horror-comedy that knows exactly what it is: a loud, neon-splashed party where the jokes land, the blood flows, and the movie never stops trying to entertain you. It rides a festive, anything-goes vibe, letting a game cast sell the mayhem with just the right mix of charm and self-aware swagger. If you’re on the fence, think of it less as “serious horror” and more as a crowd-pleasing roller coaster that’s happiest when it’s going bigger, sillier, and nastier than it needs to. It won’t convert viewers who want subtle scares or grounded storytelling, but if you’re in the mood for an enjoyable, gleefully violent romp, it delivers the goods.

The Babysitter: Killer Queen is clearly aiming for more of the same: loud, candy-colored horror-comedy with self-aware teen jokes, bigger kills, and a breezy “don’t think too hard” vibe. The problem is it often feels like it’s copying the first movie’s homework without adding anything new, with a plot that lurches from gag to gag and references that can feel dated rather than clever. If you want tight storytelling, fresh twists, or characters who grow in believable ways, this sequel will likely irritate you more than entertain you. That said, if you’re in the mood for mindless, over-the-top splatter and can enjoy it as a chaotic party sequel, there are a few fun moments and bursts of energy that still land.