I recently rewatched Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead (1991) on Hulu. The storyline follows a group of teenage and pre-teenage siblings who are left with a babysitter when their mom leaves the country. Shortly after their mom's departure, the babysitter unexpectedly passes away. The siblings decide to keep this news a secret from their mom and attempt to enjoy the summer on their own, which proves more challenging than they anticipated.
Directed by Stephen Herek (Critters) and the cast includes Christina Applegate (Married with Children), Josh Charles (Four Brothers), Keith Coogan (Adventures in Babysitting), Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner), David Duchovny (X-Files) and Danielle Harris (Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers)
This movie is a childhood classic that played a significant role in my teenage years. I must have watched it a hundred times. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead immerses you in its story from start to finish. The cast is perfectly chosen, and every character feels relatable. While the circumstances are exaggerated and unrealistic, they are still entertaining. The well-written dialogue and enjoyable circumstances unfold perfectly. This successfully carries the 80s brand of comedy into the 90s.
Overall, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead is a fun film suitable for all ages, as long as you don't take it too seriously. I would give it a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.
Directed by Stephen Herek (Critters) and the cast includes Christina Applegate (Married with Children), Josh Charles (Four Brothers), Keith Coogan (Adventures in Babysitting), Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner), David Duchovny (X-Files) and Danielle Harris (Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers)
This movie is a childhood classic that played a significant role in my teenage years. I must have watched it a hundred times. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead immerses you in its story from start to finish. The cast is perfectly chosen, and every character feels relatable. While the circumstances are exaggerated and unrealistic, they are still entertaining. The well-written dialogue and enjoyable circumstances unfold perfectly. This successfully carries the 80s brand of comedy into the 90s.
Overall, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead is a fun film suitable for all ages, as long as you don't take it too seriously. I would give it a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.