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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024 film)

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWade Allain-Marcus
Screenplay byChuck Hayward
Story by
Based on
Produced by
  • Juliet Berman
  • Oren Segal
  • Justin Nappi
  • Juliana Maio
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Edited byAric Lewis
Music byJonathan Scott Friedman
Production
companies
Distributed byIconic Events Releasing
Release date
  • April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 2024 American coming-of-age black comedy film and remake of the 1991 film. It was directed by Wade Allain-Marcus, written by Chuck Hayward and stars Simone Joy Jones, Ms. Pat, Jermaine Fowler, June Squibb, and Nicole Richie while Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, and Danielle Harris from the first movie make cameos. It tells the story of a teenage girl who takes care of her siblings after their strict babysitter dies in her sleep while their mother is away and gets a job at a fashion company to make ends meet.

The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.

Plot

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Tanya, Kenny, Melissa, and Zack are left with an elderly strict babysitter named Mrs. Sturak when their mother goes on a retreat following a break-down at work. When Mrs. Sturak dies in her sleep, Tanya is left to take care of the family as she gets a job at a fashion company run by a woman named Rose.

Cast

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Production

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A remake of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was announced in May 2020 to be in development by Treehouse Pictures. It was reported to be written by Chuck Hayward with Bille Woodruff attached to direct and was described as a "present-day retelling centered on a black family".[2] In April 2022, Tyra Banks signed on to play Rose.[3]

In late February 2024, it was reported that the film was ultimately developed by BET+. Additionally, Wade Allain-Marcus replaced Woodruff as director. Banks was replaced by Nicole Richie to play Rose, reportedly due to a change in production schedule that did not align with Banks. She served as executive producer and creative advisor through her SMiZE Productions, where she consulted with the film's marketing strategy.[4] June Squibb, Jermaine Fowler, Ms. Pat and Gus Kenworthy, Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Tremaine Hansley, Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson, and Tyriq Withers round out the main cast.[5][6] Principal photography took place in Santa Clarita, California in June 2023.[7]

Release

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released theatrically in the United States by Iconic Events Releasing on April 12, 2024.[6] It began streaming on BET+ on May 16, 2024.[8]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 56% of 25 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.3/10. The website's consensus reads: "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has some fun with the original film's still-sturdy premise, but it's hard not to wonder whether a remake was really necessary."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 62 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (15)". BBFC. May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 21, 2020). "Diverse Remake Of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead In The Works At Treehouse Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 25, 2022). "Tyra Banks Boards Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead Remake From Treehouse Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Nolfi, Joey (March 26, 2024). "Why Tyra Banks stepped down from Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead role". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 28, 2024). "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Remake in the Works With June Squibb, Nicole Richie; Sets Spring Theatrical Release (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024.
  6. ^ a b VanHoose, Benjamin (February 28, 2024). "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Trailer: See Simone Joy Jones and Nicole Richie in Remake". People. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Lavo, Kait (June 6, 2023). "Film Productions Scheduled To Shoot In Santa Clarita This Week – June 5 - June 10". KHTS Radio. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Zilko, Christian (April 9, 2024). "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Review: Siblings Learn to Fend for Themselves in a Harmless, Needless Remake". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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