Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Becky B — 29 Oct 2008

This is so funny and a great kids / teen comedy.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Becky B on 29 Oct 2008.

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

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I can't believe that this movie has received so many negative reviews! I love when Christina Applegate goes Right on top of that, Rose…

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