A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

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, 65% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Nell MinowMovie Mom
    Gorgeously imagined settings, a great cast, and an exciting story that hits the exact sweet spot between funny-scary and scary-funny.
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    Christy LemireRogerEbert.com
    It's hard to figure out exactly what Talalay and Co. are aiming for here. Babysitter's Guide is never truly scary but it's also never all that funny.
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    Robyn BahrHollywood Reporter
    The film often sinks beneath the weight of its viscous plot. However, it burbles and thrives in moments that rely on aesthetics over story...
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    Guy LodgeVariety
    The film feels more programmed than imagined.
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    Nicolas SotoBut Why Tho? A Geek Community
    A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting‘s premise was both unique while also fitting in terms of something that many viewers can relate to.
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    Selina LeeIn Review Online
    It's refreshing to see a horror movie, even a family-friendly one, that's predicated on resilience rather than revenge.
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    Diana MangasLos Interrogantes
    A fantasy and adventure film with which the youngest will have an entertaining time and with some horny monster along the way. [Full review in Spanish]
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    Matt ConwayBattle Royale With Cheese
    Like a lot of middling Netflix films, there's a cheap veneer that prevents any creative exploration of the film's high-concept premise.
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    Jennifer GreenCommon Sense Media
    Fantasy violence, brave teens in book-based monster tale.
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    Matt DonatoWhat To Watch
    'A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting' is introductory horror that never leans heavily into scares, but works within its zaniness thanks to a strong cast of all ages (especially Tom Felton, who is having a blast playing evil).
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