Get ready for a babysitting nightmare like no other! What starts as a simple job turns into a chilling ordeal in the eerie teaser for Dooba Dooba, a found footage horror film that’s bound to keep you up at night. Released by Dark Sky Films on January 23, 2026, this movie promises to blur the lines between reality and terror, all captured through the unblinking eye of an in-home security camera.
But here's where it gets controversial: Dooba Dooba isn’t your typical horror flick. It dives deep into the psychological, exploring themes of trauma, anxiety, and the suffocating feeling of being trapped—both physically and mentally. The story centers on Amna, who thinks she’s in for a routine babysitting job. Little does she know, the girl she’s watching, Monroe, is far from ordinary. At sixteen, Monroe carries the weight of a traumatic past—she witnessed her brother’s murder as a child, leaving her with severe anxiety that manifests in unsettling ways. As Monroe’s behavior spirals out of control, Amna’s initial discomfort turns into sheer dread. She begins to question whether she can handle the situation, only to realize she’s in far deeper than she ever imagined.
And this is the part most people miss: The film draws heavily from analog horror, a genre that’s gained a cult following on YouTube for its raw, unfiltered terror. By shooting entirely on a security camera, director and writer Ehrland Hollingsworth creates an unsettling sense of realism that pulls viewers into the chaos. Starring Amna Vegha, Betsy Sligh, Winston Haynes, Erin O’Meara, and Billy Hulsey, and produced by Michelle Sligh, Amna Vegha, Hollingsworth, and Josh Harris, Dooba Dooba is a masterclass in tension-building.
Is this a story of survival, or a descent into madness? The teaser leaves us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling. What would you do if you realized there was no way out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think Dooba Dooba will redefine found footage horror, or is it treading too far into uncomfortable territory? One thing’s for sure: this isn’t your average babysitting gig.
