The plot centers around a teenage high school student who works as a successful babysitter, who one night is harassed with disturbing phone calls from an unknown man while she is caring for an isolated home.

As she continues through the night, the calls become more threatening and she urgently seeks the help of local law enforcement, the location of the assailant is revealed to be closer than she would like; forcing the young woman to fight for her life.

The movies have been met with mixed critical reception ranging from moderate to negative reviews;[1][2][3] however, praise was directed towards the cast of the original,[4] with its sequel being called more effective and scary as well as commending the filmmaking growth that Walton showcased.

One night as she's caring for their kids, a caller begins to make strange prank calls which progresses into threatening statements towards the children.

[4][8] Julia Jenz, a young responsible college student who is introverted in nature begins to believe that terrors of her past are returning in her life.

[5][6][9][10][11] Jill Johnson, a high school teenager who works as a babysitter at night, arrives to care for the children at a luxurious mansion in an isolated location.

The production of The Sitter was made on a low budget with both Feke and Walton working steadily for the financing, including their friends' contributing $1,000 here and there.