Cutting Deep Into Horror | Better Watch Out (2016): Christmas Home-Invasion Horror

A babysitting job becomes a Christmas nightmare in “Better Watch Out” (2016), but the familiar home-invasion setup has something vicious hiding inside it. Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi unpack the holiday thriller’s shifting power dynamics, cruel surprises and performances, including Olivia DeJonge as Ashley. Cutting Deep explores how the film uses the safety of a decorated suburban home to unsettle its audience. This conversation includes full spoilers, so watch before joining the discussion if you want its twists preserved.

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