Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Amy E — 22 Oct 2009

I have loved this movie since I was a kid. I could probably watch it over and over.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Amy E on 22 Oct 2009.

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

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