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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting
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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

2020-10-14 · 95 min · ★ 6.2

Family · Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy

Recruited by a secret society of babysitters, a high schooler battles the Boogeyman and his monsters when they nab the boy she's watching on Halloween.

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Directors
Rachel Talalay
Production companies
The Montecito Picture Company, Walden Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tamara SmartTamara SmartKelly Ferguson
Oona LaurenceOona LaurenceLiz Lerue
Alessio ScalzottoAlessio ScalzottoVictor Colleti
Lillah Indya MooreLillah Indya MoorePeggy Drood
Tom FeltonTom FeltonThe Grand Guignol
Ian HoIan HoJacob Zellman
Tamsen McDonoughTamsen McDonoughMrs. Zellman
Troy Leigh-Anne JohnsonTroy Leigh-Anne JohnsonBerna Vincent
Lynn Masako ChengCassie Zhen
Ty ConsiglioTy ConsiglioCurtis Critter
Ashton ArbabAshton ArbabTommy
Crystal BalintCrystal BalintAlexa Ferguson
Ricky HeRicky HeJesper Huang
Cameron BancroftCameron BancroftPete Ferguson
Anisa HarrisAnisa HarrisDeanna
Kelcey MawemaKelcey MawemaVeronica Preston
Isabel BirchIsabel BirchYoung Kelly
April TelekApril TelekZellman's Secretary
John MurphyJohn MurphyOllie
Momona TamadaMomona TamadaBabysitter from Japan

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