
When you think the suburbs, you think safety, but this holiday night the suburbs are anything but safe. Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) thought this babysitting job was going to be an easy night, but the night takes a turn when dangerous intruders break in and terrorize her and the twelve-year-old boy, Luke (Levi Miller), she's caring for. Ashley defends her charge to the best of her ability only to discover this is no normal home invasion.... (Full plot summary below)
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When you think the suburbs, you think safety, but this holiday night the suburbs are anything but safe. Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) thought this babysitting job was going to be an easy night, but the night takes a turn when dangerous intruders break in and terrorize her and the twelve-year-old boy, Luke (Levi Miller), she's caring for. Ashley defends her charge to the best of her ability only to discover this is no normal home invasion.
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| Real Queen of HorrorZena DixonBetter Watch Out is a fresh, snarky, twisted horror that's a perfect addition for the holiday season. |
| B*tch Stole My RemoteJoe LipsettBetter Watch Out goes to completely unexpected and(...)gruesome places. The nasty shocks are off-set by treading the always tricky horror/comedy line with wit aplomb, thanks to a cocky, confident script by Kahn and director Chris Peckover. |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeEvery detail in this film has been beautifully realised, giving it a timeless quality that's likely to make it a seasonal favourite to rival Die Hard. It's one Christmas treat you can look forward to whether you've been naughty or nice. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordThe twists and turns of the plot, the occasional "jump out at you" moments and a story that is like a demented "Home Alone," make for a solid horror/humor package for the fans. |
| Backseat MafiaRob AldamBetter Watch Out is a joyous festive horror treat. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura CliffordChris Peckover's Christmas horror comedy is a deft melding of "Scream" and "Home Alone" that takes a surprisingly nasty turn in its last act...he really excels in his direction of his young cast |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderThe best twist on the 'home invasion' thriller that the sub-genre has seen in a while. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfBlessedly short, but it remains memorable, delivering a punchy cinematic experience and a holiday rug burn for those who felt "Home Alone" played it too safe. |
| Film ThreatMatthew PassantinoThe young cast are all great, particularly Miller, coming off the disastrous Pan a few years ago. Hidden behind a squeaky voice and skinny jeans, Miller finds a balance of childlike innocence and balances it with a dash of privilege. |
| GuardianLuke BuckmasterWorking within a heavily codified structure, [Peckover has] found a way to keep it fresh and exciting. |