Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Jodie D — 12 Jun 2008

I know its a silly teen comedy, but I still love it.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Jodie D on 12 Jun 2008.

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

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