Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by David D — 28 Feb 2009

One part Three's Company and one part Weekend at Bernie's. Not good.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by David D on 28 Feb 2009.

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

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