Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Jade L — 11 Oct 2008

Extra points for reminding me of my youth...

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Jade L on 11 Oct 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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