Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Jen A — 11 Mar 2009

I absolutely loved this movie when I was younger...i had such a crush on the older brother.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Jen A on 11 Mar 2009.

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

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