Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by I'M Alex — 13 Nov 2008

They have a corgi and go to chuck e cheese.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by I'M Alex on 13 Nov 2008.

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

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This movie is my childhood, too. It played on HBO constantly and I watched it every time. I love this movie. Holds fond/dear memories for me…

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