Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Greg S — 06 Jun 2008

Hahah this one is right up there with mrs doubtfire. classic.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Greg S on 06 Jun 2008.

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

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By Terence T (19) on 09 Dec 2012

I can't believe that this movie has received so many negative reviews! I love when Christina Applegate goes Right on top of that, Rose…

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