Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Erin S — 04 Aug 2008

Saw this film on VHS when I was 10! I've been in love with Christina Applegate ever since.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Erin S on 04 Aug 2008.

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

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By Anjyela G (1) on 22 Jul 2012

Christina Applegate, CHECK, good supporting cast, CHECK, Been-There-Done-That Story and Characters, CHECK, Plot holes and anoying shots at…

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