Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Robert W — 01 Nov 2008

A film that got passed over but great to watch!

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Robert W on 01 Nov 2008.

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

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