Cast Of Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead
Remember Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead?
Oh, the 90s. Big hair, questionable fashion, and movies that shaped our childhoods. Speaking of which, let's talk about that summer classic: Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead.
The movie about a group of siblings left to fend for themselves after their, shall we say, unreliable babysitter kicks the bucket. A comedic goldmine, right?
Christina Applegate as Sue Ellen Crandell
Let's be honest, Christina Applegate is this movie. As Sue Ellen Crandell, she's tasked with the impossible: keeping her siblings in line and pretending to be an adult. A task she approaches with the grace of a baby giraffe on roller skates.
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Applegate's comedic timing is perfection. She goes from angsty teen to stressed-out pseudo-adult flawlessly. It's a role that cemented her as a comedy queen in my book.
The Crandell Clan: A Mixed Bag
Then there's the rest of the Crandell crew. You've got Kenny, the pyromaniac. And Zach, the wannabe ladies' man. Oh, and can't forget Melissa, the young one just along for the ride.
Let's just say, they make Sue Ellen's job about a thousand times harder. Siblings, am I right?
Walter Crandell played by Robert Hy Gorman is a master of chaos. He brings an amazing presence to the movie, and is a major driver to the plot of the story.
Keith Coogan as Bryan: Underrated Heartthrob?
Now, hear me out. This might be an unpopular opinion, but... I kind of had a crush on Keith Coogan as Bryan. Yes, I said it.
Sure, he's a bit of a goofball. But there's something undeniably charming about his awkward sweetness. Plus, he actually helps Sue Ellen, which is more than I can say for her other siblings.
Joanna Cassidy as Rose Lindsey: The Boss Lady
Joanna Cassidy slays as Rose Lindsey, Sue Ellen's accidental boss. She is the perfect depiction of a professional and put together woman.
She is a no nonsense character, that is the ideal that everyone should strife for when they want to be successful.
The Babysitter: One and Done
And then, of course, there's the dearly departed Mrs. Sturak. Played by Eda Reiss Merin. Let's just say, she made a lasting impression. Though not for the best reasons.
Her demise sets the whole movie in motion. So, thanks for that, I guess?
Unpopular Opinion Time: The Fashion is Still Awesome
Okay, another potentially controversial take: I unironically love the 90s fashion in this movie. Don't @ me.
The oversized blazers, the scrunchies, the high-waisted jeans... it's all iconic. Sure, it might look ridiculous now, but back then? It was everything.
Final Thoughts: A Timeless Comedy
Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead isn't a cinematic masterpiece. But it's a feel-good movie that always manages to make me laugh. The shenanigans, the awkward romance, the ridiculous situations...it's all just so perfectly 90s.
Plus, it taught us all a valuable lesson: faking it 'til you make it can sometimes work. Just maybe don't try it with, you know, brain surgery or anything.
So, what do you think? Did I nail it? Or is my nostalgia clouding my judgment? Let me know!
