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The Babysitter Budget

2017RComedyHorror1h 25m

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Synopsis

When Cole stays up past his bedtime, he discovers that his hot babysitter is part of a Satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet.

What is known about the production of The Babysitter?

"The Babysitter," a comedy released in 2017, was directed by McG and stars Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Wonderland Sound and Vision, Boies/Schiller Film Group produced the film, making it a notable entry in the comedy landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy production like this include:

  • Production: On November 24, 2014, it was announced that Brian Duffield's horror comedy script The Babysitter had been bought by McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision, with McG and Mary Viola producing the film.
  • Music & Score: The film score is composed by Douglas Pipes, who has scored many other horror films. The title song, "The Babysitter", is performed by American singer-songwriter Betty Wright.

What were the major cost factors in The Babysitter?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Babysitter."

  • Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
  • Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.

The Babysitter Production History

The film score is composed by Douglas Pipes, who has scored many other horror films. The title song, "The Babysitter", is performed by American singer-songwriter Betty Wright.

Critical Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71% based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Enjoyable if not particularly original, The Babysitter makes the most of its familiar genre ingredients with energetic direction and a killer cast."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make The Babysitter (2017)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did The Babysitter (2017) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was The Babysitter (2017) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing The Babysitter?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does The Babysitter's budget compare to similar comedy films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did The Babysitter (2017) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

Who directed The Babysitter and who were the key crew members?

Directed by McG, written by Brian Duffield, shot by Shane Hurlbut, with music by Douglas Pipes, edited by Martin Bernfeld, Peter Gvozdas.

Where was The Babysitter filmed?

The Babysitter was filmed in United States of America. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Filmmakers

The Babysitter

Producers
Zack Schiller, McG, Mary Viola
Production Companies
Wonderland Sound and Vision, Boies/Schiller Film Group
Director
McG
Writers
Brian Duffield
Casting
Rich Delia
Key Cast
Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell, Hana Mae Lee, Bella Thorne, Emily Alyn Lind
Cinematographer
Shane Hurlbut
Composer
Douglas Pipes

Official Trailer

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