Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Sean S — 24 Jul 2008

A guilty pleasure classic. Justice is served!

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Sean S on 24 Jul 2008.

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

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