Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Derek F — 14 Aug 2009

For some reason I had a total crush on Josh Charles in this movie.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Derek F on 14 Aug 2009.

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

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