Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Jon C — 04 May 2008

This film started funny, but quickly lost pace and became an overlong peice of sap.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Jon C on 04 May 2008.

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

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