Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Awesome Lawson — 13 May 2008

"Don't fuck with the babysitter".

This review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) was written by Awesome Lawson on 13 May 2008.

Adventures in Babysitting has generally received positive reviews.

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