Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Anna B — 01 Mar 2009

Supprisingly better than you would think!

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Anna B on 01 Mar 2009.

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

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This movie is my childhood, too. It played on HBO constantly and I watched it every time. I love this movie. Holds fond/dear memories for me…

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By Jesse F (404) on 27 Mar 2016

All time favourite I have watched many, many times over the years and never tire of. Yes, it's far fetched, but it's funny and quite sweet…

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This movie is my childhood, too. It played on HBO constantly and I watched it every time. I love this movie. Holds fond/dear memories for me…

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