A chilling tragedy about how a a young metal head is brainwashed into conformity.
Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood
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my favorite part was when the babysitter's car got stolen by drag queens
Hold on. This single mom has five kids and she decides that because she’s 37 she’s earned a vacation? So she leaves them with someone she’s never even met for two months while she goes to Australia by herself? You can just... do that? Can I do that? I am older than 37 and I have less kids to irresponsibly abandon!
Common questions
What is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead about?+
The film follows a teen left in charge of her younger siblings for the summer who resorts to forging a resume to secure a job after their sitter suddenly passes away.
Who directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?+
It was directed by Stephen Herek, who is known for other popular 90s films like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead a dark comedy?+
Yes, it blends dark premises with lighthearted slapstick and teen wish-fulfillment tropes.
