My Babysitter's A Vampire Behind The Scenes

Okay, folks, let's talk My Babysitter's a Vampire. Remember that show? It was peak Disney Channel, right? I have a confession: it was, dare I say, kind of… underrated.

The Undead Truth About Making a Teen Vampire Show

Think about it. A show about a dorky kid, Ethan, whose babysitter, Sarah, is a fledgling vampire. Add in a best friend who's a seer, Benny, and you've got comedy gold. But what really went on behind the scenes?

First off, those fangs. Can you imagine wearing those all day? I bet the cast had a love-hate relationship with their pointy teeth. "Ugh, these things again?" probably echoed through the makeup trailers.

And the fake blood! Must've been sticky and gross. I always wondered if they had different flavors. Probably not, but wouldn't cherry-flavored vampire blood be hilarious?

Think about the special effects meetings. Picture someone saying, "Okay, so in this scene, Sarah needs to zoom across the room and dust this vampire. Make it snappy!". It all sounds so silly when you break it down.

The Cast Was Super Cool (Probably)

I bet the cast parties were legendary. Did they all practice their vampire stares? Did they try to hypnotize the pizza delivery guy? We can only dream.

Imagine Matthew Knight (Ethan) trying to keep a straight face during some of the crazier scenes. The man is a legend. I’m sure he must have cracked up sometimes, and that’s got to be so much fun!

And what about Vanessa Morgan (Sarah)? She went on to star in Riverdale! It's like she leveled up from babysitting vampires to navigating the drama of high school...with even more secrets.

Unpopular Opinion: The Show Was Ahead of Its Time

Here's where I get controversial. My Babysitter's a Vampire was actually pretty smart. It wasn't just another fluffy teen show. It had surprisingly good writing and character development.

Sure, it was cheesy. But the cheese was part of the charm! It knew exactly what it was, and it embraced it fully. That's why it still holds up today.

Plus, it tackled some pretty relatable themes. Friendship, acceptance, being different. All wrapped up in a supernatural package. Come on, that’s good television!

Let's Talk About Those Iconic Episodes

Remember the episode where Benny accidentally summons a demon? Pure chaos! Or the one where Ethan has to fight a horde of zombies? Classic.

The show wasn’t perfect, but it was memorable. Each episode brought something new, whether it was a new monster or a new hilarious situation for the gang to get into.

The writers were clearly having fun, and that energy translated onto the screen. It was infectious.

So, Why the Love?

Maybe it's nostalgia. Maybe it's the fact that I'm a sucker for anything vampire-related. Or maybe, just maybe, My Babysitter's a Vampire was genuinely a good show. Don’t judge my opinion on that!

It had heart, humor, and a whole lot of supernatural shenanigans. What more could you ask for?

So, the next time you're scrolling through streaming services, give it a rewatch. You might be surprised at how well it holds up. You may even find yourself agreeing with my unpopular opinion.

Embrace the cheese. Embrace the vampires. Embrace the dorkiness. Just embrace My Babysitter's a Vampire. You won't regret it.