Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead Trailer Reveals Surprise Remake Of 90s Classic, April Release
Summary
- BET+ is remaking
Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
with a new cast. - The movie is set for a theatrical release date of April 12.
- Director Wade Allain-Mercus and writer Chuck Hayward are attached to the project.
A trailer has been released for the just-announced remake of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead was originally released in 1991, and was a dark comedy that followed what happens when five siblings are left to fend for themselves when their evil babysitter drops dead. The film features a leading cast including Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan, David Duchovny, and Concetta Tomei.
BET+ has announced a remake of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. The studio also released a trailer for the film, showing the comedy antics of the leading cast of Nicole Richie and June Squibb, and supporting actors including Ms. Pat, Gus Kenworthy, Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Tremaine Hansley, Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson and Tyriq Withers.
The theatrical release date for Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead has been revealed to be April 12. In addition, a poster for the film was released, which can be found below:
What To Expect from This Classic ‘90s Remake
The
Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
remake can capitalize on the growing audience of the first film while still improving on its quality.
As evident in the trailer, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead will follow the story of Jones’s Tanya, who has to stay home with her siblings in her last summer before college when her mom decides to take a vacation. When their elderly babysitter, played by Squibb, unexpectedly dies, Tanya must step in to take care of her siblings in a unique coming-of-age narrative.
The Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead remake is directed by Wade Allain-Mercus, who is known for his acting work in the TV series Insecure. Its script is written by Ted Lasso writer Chuck Hayward, and produced by BET+. Tyra Banks is an executive producer on the film, alongside fellow producers Juliet Berman, Oren Segal, Justin Nappi, and Juliana Maio.
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Holding a 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead was far from a critical darling. It turned a respectable profit upon its release, earning $25 million against the film’s $10 million budget. Regardless of these scores, the film has become a cult classic in the decades since its release. This status bodes well for the Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead remake, which can capitalize on the growing audience of the first film while still improving on its quality.
Source: BET+
