R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ Adaptation Coming to Tubi in 2027 (Exclusive)

The movie marks the fourth title adapted in an ongoing partnership between the free streamer and the horror author, following two 'Pumpkinhead' films and the recently announced 'Afraid of Clowns.' Tubi is releasing The Babysitter as a movie adaptation from R.L. Stine’s books as part of the streamer’s 2027 slate. The streamer is set to release a live action adaptation of The Babysitter, based on the popular series of R.L. Stine novels first published in 1989, in 2027. The film’s announcement comes just two days after the Oct. 9 release of Pumpkinhead 2, and ahead of the streamer’s New York Comic Con panel, where Stine appeared alongside Tubi’s Chief Content Officer Adam Lewinson, Pumpkinhead writer-director Jem Garrard, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ contestant and Afraid of Clowns star Jimbo.

The film follows a 16-year-old babysitter, Jenny, who is so desperate to earn enough money for a prestigious writing program that she takes the job despite a prowler terrorizing girls across town. But when she starts receiving threatening phone calls and a dangerous fugitive surfaces in town, Jenny’s suspicion of those around her grows. Meanwhile, danger begins closing in. Produced by Blue Ice, Garrard will write and executive produce the film, which Trevor Calverley will direct. The Babysitter will be executive produced by Lance Samuels, Joan Waricha, Jane Stine and