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The Babysitter 2016

18 min📅 2016-06-08

Frédéric Chalté's chilling short film *The Babysitter* (2016) delivers a tightly wound horror experience set in the quiet Ontarian countryside.

Director: Frédéric Chalté

Cast

Frédérique Dansereau
Nathalie
Leigh Ann Taylor
Leigh Ann Taylor
Diane
Christopher Tyson
Christopher Tyson
Bernard
Satine Scarlett Montaz
Satine Scarlett Montaz
Melanie
Jeffrey Gibbons
David

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Babysitter (2016) about?

A young babysitter in the Ontarian countryside and her charge watch a mysterious VHS tape that unleashes an unseen horror when night falls. What starts as a harmless distraction spirals into a terrifying ordeal, testing the limits of survival.

Who directed The Babysitter?

Frédéric Chalté directed *The Babysitter*, crafting a short horror film that thrives on atmosphere and sudden scares.

Who stars in The Babysitter?

The main cast includes Frédérique Dansereau as Nathalie, Leigh Ann Taylor, Christopher Tyson, Satine Scarlett Montaz, and Jeffrey Gibbons.

Is The Babysitter (2016) worth watching?

As a short horror film, *The Babysitter* delivers on suspense and tension, making it a compelling watch for horror enthusiasts despite its brevity. Its tight runtime and unsettling vibe pack a punch, though it may leave viewers craving more.

How long is The Babysitter?

*The Babysitter* (2016) runs for 18 minutes.

About The Babysitter (2016) — A Short Horror Film Unfolding in Rural Terror

Frédéric Chalté's chilling short film *The Babysitter* (2016) delivers a tightly wound horror experience set in the quiet Ontarian countryside. When night falls, Montréal teenage babysitter Nathalie and her young charge unwittingly unleash something far more terrifying than bedtime stories. A cryptic VHS tape loaned by a local video-rental clerk sparks a nightmare that escalates from eerie curiosity to sheer terror, blending psychological dread with visceral scares.

The film's claustrophobic tone and flickering visuals amplify the sense of inescapable danger, as the babysitter's protective instincts collide with an unseen force. With its sharp pacing and unsettling atmosphere, *The Babysitter* captures the fragility of safety—where a quiet evening can spiral into chaos in a heartbeat.