Review of The Babysitters (2008) by Leo L — 25 Feb 2009

This was grim viewing. Teenage prostitution is always a fun subject for entertainment.

It was kind of the flip side of Risky Business.

This review of The Babysitters (2008) was written by Leo L on 25 Feb 2009.

The Babysitters has generally received mixed reviews.

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