What is the plot of The Sitter?

A suspended college student's babysitting job spirals into a night of crime and chaos.

What are the key story phases in The Sitter?

The story of The Sitter progresses through these phases: The Babysitting Gig, The Drug Debt, The Bat Mitzvah Heist, The Escalation, The Final Chase.

Name: The Sitter
Genre: horror, thriller
Released: 1977
Rating: 6.8

Noah agrees to babysit the Pedulla kids, who are chaotic and troublesome.

Noah Babysits — Noah agrees to babysit the Pedulla kids. Location: Noah's Home
Meet the Kids — Noah is introduced to the children. Location: Pedulla House
Kids Misbehave — Rodrigo smashes vases; kids act out. Location: Pedulla House
Marisa's Call — Marisa asks Noah to bring cocaine to a party. Location: Pedulla House

Noah gets involved with Karl after Rodrigo steals a cocaine-filled egg, leading to a $10,000 debt.

Marisa's Call — Marisa asks Noah to bring cocaine to a party. Location: Pedulla House
Get Drugs — Noah gets cocaine from Karl; Rodrigo steals egg. Location: Karl's House
Egg Broken — Noah accidentally breaks the egg, getting cocaine on his face. Location: Outside Karl's House
Karl's Threat — Karl demands $10,000 or death. Location: Phone
Party Decision — Noah decides to bring kids to the party. Location: Pedulla House

Noah attempts to steal money at a bat mitzvah but only gets $3,000, and the car is stolen.

Party Decision — Noah decides to bring kids to the party. Location: Pedulla House
Bat Mitzvah Plan — Noah plans to steal money at the bat mitzvah. Location: Pedulla House
Steal Money — Noah steals $3,000; Rodrigo urinates. Location: Grand Prospect Hall
Clayton Confrontation — Slater ends friendship with Clayton. Location: Grand Prospect Hall
Car Stolen — Tina steals the car for revenge. Location: Outside Bat Mitzvah

Noah steals jewelry, deals with Slater's revelation, and confronts Tina.

Car Stolen — Tina steals the car for revenge. Location: Outside Bat Mitzvah
Pay Karl — Noah gives $3,000 and checks; Karl refuses. Location: Karl's Location
Father Refuses — Noah's dad refuses to help; Noah steals keys. Location: Father's House
Jewelry Store Heist — Noah steals jewelry; Rodrigo blows up store. Location: Jewelry Store
Slater's Revelation — Noah helps Slater accept being gay. Location: Car
Confront Tina — Tina punches Noah; resolves anger. Location: Club

A car chase with Karl ends with Tina's gang helping, and Noah returns the kids home.

Confront Tina — Tina punches Noah; resolves anger. Location: Club
Police Stop — Police steal the jewelry and cocaine. Characters: Policeman Location: Road
Car Chase — Noah throws cherry bomb; Karl crashes. Location: Road
Escape and Resolution — Noah drops Marisa; kids home; news covers night. Location: Various

Babysitting Setup — Noah takes over as babysitter for the Pedulla kids.
- Mother's Request — Noah's mother asks him to babysit so she can go out.
- Meeting the Kids — Noah meets Slater, Blithe, and Rodrigo.
Drug Deal Gone Wrong — Noah's attempt to get cocaine leads to a debt with Karl.
- Rodrigo's Theft — Rodrigo steals a cocaine-filled egg.
- Egg Broken — Noah accidentally breaks the egg, incurring debt.
- Karl's Ultimatum — Karl demands $10,000 or death.
The Heist Attempt — Noah tries to steal money to pay Karl.
- Bat Mitzvah Plan — Noah plans to steal Wendy's money.
- Partial Success — Noah steals only $3,000.
- Car Stolen — Tina steals the car for revenge.
Escalation and Revelations — Noah's actions escalate, and personal truths emerge.
- Father's Refusal — Noah's dad refuses to help.
- Jewelry Store Heist — Noah steals jewelry; Rodrigo blows up store.
- Slater's Truth — Noah helps Slater accept being gay.
Final Confrontation — The climax with Karl and the escape.
- Police Interference — Police steal the stolen goods.
- Car Chase — Noah and Karl engage in a chase.
- Tina's Gang Help — Blithe calls Tina's gang to save them.
Resolution — The night ends with the kids home and futures revealed.
- Kids Returned — Noah gets the kids home on time.
- Epilogue — Credits reveal the characters' futures.