Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Harry S — 21 Jul 2008

Actually quite funny! I was pleasantly suprised! Applegate is wonderful!

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Harry S on 21 Jul 2008.

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

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