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Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead
1991
School is out, and with their mother is on holiday, so the Crandell children are ready to party. Their elderly babysitter, however, has other things in mind. But just as the kids are about to give up on having any summer fun, the babysitter suddenly dies, leaving them free from adult supervision. The film stars Christina .. Read more
| Starring | Christina Applegate, Keith Coogan, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz |
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| Director | Stephen Herek |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead
School is out, and with their mother is on holiday, so the Crandell children are ready to party. Their elderly babysitter, however, has other things in mind. But just as the kids are about to give up on having any summer fun, the babysitter suddenly dies, leaving them free from adult supervision. The film stars Christina Applegate and features an early screen appearance by David Duchovny.
| Starring | Christina Applegate, Keith Coogan, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz |
|---|---|
| Director | Stephen Herek |
| Studio | ARROW FILMS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 03 Nov 2008 Production year: 1991 |
| Format | DVD |
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The children of the Crandell family are forced to fend for themselves when their elderly and decidedly crotchety babysitter drops dead while their mother is on holiday in Australia, in this reasonably engaging comedy fantasy from Stephen Herek, director of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Tailored for TV's Married... with Children star Christina Applegate, it veers uneasily from mild black, slightly adult comedy (the scary Poppins popped unceremoniously in a trunk) to farcical teenage wish-fulfilment (big sister climbing the ladder to success in the fashion business in order to pay the bills). Nevertheless, it manages to remain remarkably good-humoured throughout such awkward shifts in tone. Many will consider Applegate's charms a good enough substitute for the lack of any really fast and furious fun.
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This isn't just another teen movie. Mom is notable only for her absence, packed off for two months to Australia. That... read more on Time Out
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
One of my personal Favourites
This is not your run of the mill teen flick rather it's a classy satire. Although the ending is farely predictable the story keeps you involved completely and adds some genuinely funny moments. but more important has the moral on the importance of family values. Applegate is pure gorgeous and this will keep you hooked to the end. contains some strong language and drug use.
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Classic Teen Movie!
I loved this film as a teenager and still love it even though I am in my early twenties! It is a definite teen flick with a great soundtrack!!
It has earned the right to be one of my favourite films of all times! And may I add that this film has an interesting moral at the end!
A MUST SEE MOVIE! -
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Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead
School is out, and with their mother is on holiday, so the Crandell children are ready to party. Their elderly babysitter, however, has other things in mind. But just as the kids are about to give up on having any summer fun, the babysitter suddenly dies, leaving them free from adult supervision. ...
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