Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Caitlin C — 10 Jun 2008

How many birthday parties was this screened at? (julia, I'm looking at you).

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Caitlin C on 10 Jun 2008.

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

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