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The Babysitter (1980)

NR · 1980-11-28 · 1h 36m · EN
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She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?

Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.

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Peter MedakDirectorJennifer MillerWriter

Top billed cast

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Patty DukePatty DukeLiz BenedictWilliam ShatnerWilliam ShatnerDr. Jeff BenedictQuinn CummingsQuinn CummingsTara BenedictStephanie ZimbalistStephanie ZimbalistJoanna RedwineJohn HousemanJohn HousemanDr. LindquistDavid WallaceDavid WallaceScottyKenneth TigarKenneth TigarTom MontgomeryVirginia KiserVirginia KiserMrs. WelfordHildy BrooksHildy BrooksBarbaraFrank BirneyFrank BirneyMr. FarragutTy HallerTy HallerMinister

Keywords

BabysitterPsychopathSeduction

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBabysitter · Psychopath · SeductionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference117134Actor preference143365 · 13443 · 222313Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Babysitter

What is The Babysitter about?

Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.

How long is The Babysitter?

The Babysitter has a runtime of 96 minutes.