Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Rebecca H — 21 May 2009

I thought I rated this? Either way, made of win.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Rebecca H on 21 May 2009.

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has generally received mixed reviews.

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