The Babysitter
The Babysitter is an atmospheric, Hitchcockian psycho-thriller in the tradition of Halloween, Diabolique and Scream, that is truly a showcase for up and coming talent like no other.
Led by the talented Alesandra Assante, [Lily & Kat] daughter of legendary actor Armand Assante, and co-starring Monica Wyche, [Hulu’s The Path] Zenon Zeleniuch, [Madame Secretary] Eileen Weisenger, [Iron Man, The Faculty] and introducing the film debuts of the talented Tyler Merell and Erica Duke Forsyth, who deservedly took home the award for Best Actress at the Independent Horror Movie Awards for her role as Cara.
Beautifully shot on location at the stunning, isolated estate of world renowned actor, Armand Assante, by cinematographer Rafe Karen.
Masterfully edited by Andrea Cecchi, who snagged a Best Editing award for his work on the film from the Diabolic Film Fest, The Babysitter also marks the debut of now prolific film composer, Justin Burning, who crafted a haunting and unforgettable score.
PLOT: After a breakdown leaves Katie expelled from her dream school, she is left struggling to pick up the pieces... And when an opportunity to babysit for a wealthy family on the outskirts of town presents itself, Katie sees it as the perfect way to prove how much she's moved on from the unfortunate incident. However, things begin to unravel as the night progresses, leaving Katie once again struggling to keep it together as she tries to make sense of the terrors she encounters.
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Greg KlepperDirector
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Greg KlepperWriter
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Greg KlepperProducer
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Rafe KarenProducer
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Alesandra AssanteKey Cast(NBC) The Mysteries of Laura, House of Dust, Lily & Kat
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Monica WycheKey Cast(Hulu) The Path, (Netflix / Marvel) The Defenders, Law and Order SVU,
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Zenon ZeleniuchKey Cast(CBS) Madam Secretary, (FX) The Americans, John Wick
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Erica Duke ForsythKey Cast
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Eileen WeisengerKey CastIron Man, The Faculty
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Tyler MerellKey Cast
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Justin BurningOriginal Score By
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Andrea CecchiEditing and Sound Design By
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
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Runtime:30 minutes
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Completion Date:May 1, 2017
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Production Budget:1,100 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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NEW FILMMAKERS SERIES at NYITNew York City
United States
June 27, 2017
World Premiere -
Independent Horror Movie Awards
January 8, 2018
Official Selection, BEST ACTRESS WINNER - Erica Duke Forsyth, BEST SHORT NOMINEE, BEST SCREENPLAY NOMINEE -
Halloween International Film Festival
October 27, 2017
Official Selection -
Diabolical Film Festival
October 28, 2017
Official Selection, BEST EDITING WINNER - Andrea Cecchi -
Hollywood Screenings Film FestivalHollywood
United States
Semi-Finalist -
Fake Flesh Film FestivalBritish Columbia
Canada
October 27, 2017
Official Selection -
Transparent Film FestivalNew York, NY
United States
April 7, 2019
Official Selection, BEST ACTRESS NOMINATION - ALESANDRA ASSANTE, BEST ACTRESS NOMINATION - TYLER MERELL -
Lift-Off Independent Film SessionsUnited Kingdom
February 18, 2019
Official Selection
Writer / Director based in N.Y.C.
Founder of Kleptograph Films LLC.