Tubi has announced plans to adapt R.L. Stine’s novel ‘The Babysitter’ as a live-action film arriving in 2027. The project represents the fourth collaborative effort between the streaming platform and Stine, and notably marks the first adaptation not derived from stories in Stine’s Nightmare Hour or Haunting Hour anthology collections.
The film centers on Jenny, a 16-year-old babysitter who accepts a job despite a prowler targeting girls in her town, hoping to earn money for a prestigious writing program. As she receives threatening phone calls and a dangerous fugitive arrives in the area, Jenny’s trust in those around her deteriorates as danger escalates.
Written and executive produced by Jem Garrard, the film will be directed by Trevor Calverleya. Production is being handled by Blue Ice, with executive producers including Lance Samuels, Joan Waricha, Jane Stine, and Garrard. Additional producers on the project are Dan Bernard, Yvonne Bernard, Tebogo Maila, Darren Cameron, and Adam Friedlander.
The original novel, first published in 1989, spawned three sequels and became significant in establishing Stine’s reputation as a leading children’s and horror author. The source material follows a similar premise to the film adaptation, with Jenny discovering that threats she faces originate from within her immediate environment.
Tubi simultaneously announced another Stine adaptation titled ‘Afraid of Clowns,’ also scheduled for 2027 release. Written and directed by Garrard, this film features a mysterious clown troupe and follows a young resident working to protect her brother from the group’s potentially sinister intentions.
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