Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Zachary S — 22 Jun 2008

Are you kidding me? Movies like this made my childhood worth it!

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Zachary S on 22 Jun 2008.

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

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