Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Peter F — 06 Sep 2008

Strange film! A black comedy, without many laughs.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Peter F on 06 Sep 2008.

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

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