Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Ruan J — 11 Oct 2008

This movie made me realise how things have changed and how old I'm getting.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Ruan J on 11 Oct 2008.

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

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