What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Babysitter: Killer Queen
Film · 2020
If you loved The Babysitter: Killer Queen, start with Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, 2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Babysitter: Killer Queen across media.
You loved the way The Babysitter: Killer Queen mashes up high-stakes survival horror with the absurd, chaotic energy of teenage life.
Books on the same thread
Such a Fun Age
Kiley Reid · Book · 2020
Explores: Racial dynamics, Performative allyship, Class privilege.
If you enjoyed the social friction and dark humor in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, you will appreciate how this satire dissects performative behavior and complex power dynamics with sharp wit.
Doctor Sleep: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2013
Explores: Addiction Recovery, Redemption, Good vs Evil.
Just as Cole faces off against a sinister cult in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, this story follows a protagonist fighting to survive against a dangerous supernatural threat while overcoming trauma.
A Court of Mist and Fury
Sarah J. Maas · Book · 2020
Explores: enemies to lovers, trauma recovery, political intrigue.
Fans of the high-stakes survival and hidden magical threats found in The Babysitter: Killer Queen will connect with this narrative of a protagonist navigating dangerous new worlds and evolving powers.
THE PUMPKIN QUEEN
Megan Shepherd · Book
Explores: Identity Crisis, Self-Actualization, Whimsical Horror.
If you liked the whimsical yet dark supernatural elements of The Babysitter: Killer Queen, you will enjoy this dive into a gothic world focused on self-actualization and identity under pressure.
Series on the same thread
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with The Babysitter: Killer Queen: Coming of Age.
This series perfectly captures the coming-of-age struggle against evil forces that defined The Babysitter: Killer Queen, blending iconic teen drama with the necessity of fighting supernatural threats to survive.
Assassination Classroom
Series · 2015
Shares a thread with The Babysitter: Killer Queen: Coming of Age.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen excels at mixing deadly stakes with comedic absurdity, a balance you will find here as students attempt an impossible task against an existential, tentacled threat.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with The Babysitter: Killer Queen: Coming of age.
If the occult themes and dual identity struggles of The Babysitter: Killer Queen kept you engaged, you will appreciate how this show navigates the dark consequences of a magical family legacy.
Derry Girls
Lisa McGee · Series · 2018
Explores: Female friendship, Adolescent awkwardness, The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
While less supernatural, this show captures the specific brand of adolescent awkwardness and high-pressure survival found in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, grounded in the chaotic reality of teenage friendships.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
If you enjoyed the dark humor and obsession with true crime found in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, you will love the conversational, community-driven approach to discussing macabre stories here.
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
For viewers who appreciated the bold, unapologetic energy of the characters in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, this podcast offers a similar commitment to brutal honesty and unfiltered self-empowerment.
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Common questions
Is The Babysitter: Killer Queen a direct sequel to the first movie?
Yes, The Babysitter: Killer Queen serves as a follow-up to the original events. The story takes place two years after Cole defeats the satanic cult led by his babysitter, Bee, and follows his struggle to survive high school while his past enemies return.
What is the main conflict in The Babysitter: Killer Queen?
In The Babysitter: Killer Queen, the protagonist Cole attempts to move on from the trauma of his past. However, the plot centers on his need to outsmart the forces of evil once again when the enemies he previously faced unexpectedly return to threaten him.
Does The Babysitter: Killer Queen feature the same protagonist as the first film?
Yes, The Babysitter: Killer Queen continues the story of Cole. After surviving his encounter with the satanic cult in the first movie, he finds himself forced to confront the returning threats of his past while trying to navigate the challenges of high school life.
Should I watch the original film before starting The Babysitter: Killer Queen?
Watching the first film provides necessary context for The Babysitter: Killer Queen. The sequel picks up two years after the initial events where Cole defeated a satanic cult, and understanding that history is required to grasp why his old enemies have returned to target him.