Don't Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead - VHS Used

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead VHS (1991) – Christina Applegate – HBO Home Video – 1990s Comedy Cult Classic

The babysitter is dead, the mom is out of town, and the kids are on their own! Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a beloved 1991 coming-of-age comedy starring Christina Applegate in a fan-favorite role that helped make this film a lasting cult classic.

When their mother leaves for the summer, teenager Sue Ellen and her siblings expect a carefree vacation. Their plans take a bizarre turn when their elderly babysitter suddenly dies. Determined not to ruin their mother's trip, the kids secretly dispose of the body and attempt to manage the household themselves. When Sue Ellen lands a job at a fashion company using a fabricated résumé, she finds herself navigating the adult world, workplace drama, and the challenge of keeping the family afloat without letting their secret slip.

Directed by Stephen Herek and featuring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, and David Duchovny, this offbeat comedy combines family chaos, workplace satire, and early-1990s nostalgia. The HBO Home Video VHS release is a great addition for collectors of vintage comedy tapes, ’90s cult movies, and classic coming-of-age films. 

Product Details

Title: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

Year: 1991

Format: VHS

VHS Release Year: 1992

Distributor: HBO Home Video

Catalog Number: 90637

Genre: Comedy, Dark Comedy, Coming-of-Age

Director: Stephen Herek

Written By: Neil Landau, Tara Ison

Starring: Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, John Getz, Josh Charles, David Duchovny

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Runtime: Approximately 102 minutes

Video Format: NTSC

Condition: See photos for condition details