Better Watch Out
On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
89 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Story Snapshot
On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.
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Better Watch Out is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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