Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Tina D — 09 Apr 2012

Oh another one of my old faves...I also had a thing for Applegate at the time...

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Tina D on 09 Apr 2012.

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

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