Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead (1991)

[msb1428]

I am affraid that this movie will be long forgotten about for a blu ray release.
Am I the only one who wants this on blu??

[dg5150]

God, I hope so.

[Dustin Putman]

I would love this film in high-def. One of my favorite comedies of the late-'80s/early-'90s. I quote it literally daily. When it comes to a Blu-ray release, let's hope whichever studio has the rights will be "right on top of that, Rose!"

[msb1428]

Originally Posted by Dustin Putman

I would love this film in high-def. One of my favorite comedies of the late-'80s/early-'90s. I quote it literally daily. When it comes to a Blu-ray release, let's hope whichever studio has the rights will be "right on top of that, Rose!"

[Youre My Boy Blu!]

The HD transfer exists.
It's been on HDTV cable channels for probably close to a couple years now.
It should see a release, eventually.

[TheAnimeLegend]

I would love to see this movie make it to blu-ray. this is one of my favorite comedies from the 90's

[lolwut]

Completely forget this film existed! I have vague memories of it.

[Youre My Boy Blu!]

Originally Posted by RachaelLane1984

I would love to see this movie make it to blu-ray. this is one of my favorite comedies from the 90's

It's crazy not identifying this movie with the 80's.
It seems so close to the 80's and I tend to recollect on it as if it were an 80's movie from my childhood.

Originally Posted by lolwut

Completely forget this film existed! I have vague memories of it.

How could you?!?
It features a Goddess that goes by this generation's earthly name of Christina Applegate, there are even some pre-X-files David Duchovny sightings!
Do not let this magic captured on celluloid slip your memory!

[TheAnimeLegend]

Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

It's crazy not identifying this movie with the 80's.
It seems so close to the 80's and I tend to recollect on it as if it were an 80's movie from my childhood.

That's true. The film does have a sort 80's feel to it with the hairstyles and the clothes they were wearing at the time. I was seven years old when this film came out in 1991 and what one of the strongest memories I have of seeing this was that I recognized Christina Applegate and how she wasn't acting like an airhead. Of course I know now that it was because she was playing a different character but back then I didn't. All I knew was she wasn't acting like Kelly which had been the only thing I knew her for at the time.

[Beachguy]

I used to own this movie back in the early 90s when I was a kid.

It's been many years since I've seen it, but I remember a lot of it.

[TheAnimeLegend]

I bought the DVD a few years ago I still wish that it would have come with more Special Features other than the trailer but beggers can't be choosers. Perhaps we will get more suppliments on the blu-ray should it ever come out.

[Youre My Boy Blu!]

Originally Posted by RachaelLane1984

...and what one of the strongest memories I have of seeing this was that I recognized Christina Applegate and how she wasn't acting like an airhead. Of course I know now that it was because she was playing a different character but back then I didn't. All I knew was she wasn't acting like Kelly which had been the only thing I knew her for at the time.

Well, wasn't Kelly an "airhead" in addition to becoming "slutty" as the seasons of Married with Children progressed? Her character in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was actually a departure from that typecast she was going to be cornered into because her character started off clueless but matures and becomes responsible and professional about half-way through. It really was a good role for Applegate because she was able to show she could do more than what studios and casting directors expected from her. I just don't like the smoking that her character picks up. Seemed like a cheap way to show maturity while influencing kids like me to think that it's attractive behavior to smoke.

[TheAnimeLegend]

Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

Well, wasn't Kelly an "airhead" in addition to becoming "slutty" as the seasons of Married with Children progressed? Her character in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was actually a departure from that typecast she was going to be cornered into because her character started off clueless but matures and becomes responsible and professional about half-way through. It really was a good role for Applegate because she was able to show she could do more than what studios and casting directors expected from her. I just don't like the smoking that her character picks up. Seemed like a cheap way to show maturity while influencing kids like me to think that it's attractive behavior to smoke.

Yeah, that's true. As Married With Children continued it took the "dumb blonde" stereotype a bit too far I thought with making Kelly so stupid that she couldn't read or spell and yeah your right as her intelligence dropped the character became much more slutty.

I agree 100% with what you said about Applegate I do agree that it was a good role because it gave her an opportunity to show that she could do more than just play an "airhead" which again she was known for at that time on Married With Children so perhaps in way this saved her from being sterotyped in the future. What do you think?

[Youre My Boy Blu!]

Originally Posted by RachaelLane1984

Yeah, that's true. As Married With Children continued it took the "dumb blonde" stereotype a bit too far I thought with making Kelly so stupid that she couldn't read or spell and yeah your right as her intelligence dropped the character became much more slutty.

I agree 100% with what you said about Applegate I do agree that it was a good role because it gave her an opportunity to show that she could do more than just play an "airhead" which again she was known for at that time on Married With Children so perhaps in way this saved her from being sterotyped in the future. What do you think?

Unfortunately, her efforts may have fallen on blind eyes.
Afterall, up until the last season of MWC she appeared in Gregg Araki's Nowhere as Dingbat, which from my recollection was among the worst airhead roles she probably ever played.
For the record, the movie Nowhere is an underground classic and I enjoy it, but in terms of her role, it didn't do her any favors.
It was later followed up by a role opposite of Mark Whalberg in The Big Hit as a *****y control freak, exhibiting tendencies of an airhead.

2003 probably may be best represented as pivotal year where she appears in the forgettable "View from the top", in which she plays one of several airhead flight stewardess, but then turns in a small but more dramatic role in Wonderland.

It really may not have been until the following year in 2004 that she was able to deliver on what DTMTBD promised as she appeared as Veronica Corningstone on Anchorman. That role allowed her to assert intellectual dominance over other characters, even though those characters were idiots, she was clearly the smart one even though the characters mistook her for being naive and/or stupid.
The only other two movies I recall seeing her in after that was Going the Distance and Hall Pass. Both movies that put her in control of a character that wasn't dumbed down.

I don't know her full range, and maybe I'm just being a little too generous with my compliments but I wouldn't be surprised if she proved herself equally as capable as Jennifer Connelly, another actress who'd typically been identified for her beauty before her acting ability.

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

How could you?!?
It features a Goddess that goes by this generation's earthly name of Christina Applegate, there are even some pre-X-files David Duchovny sightings!
Do not let this magic captured on celluloid slip your memory!

I watched the YouTube trailer to refresh my memory...oh jeez it's so dated and cheesy!

[Mondo Bizarro]

Great flick. ROCK AND ROLL!

[TheAnimeLegend]

Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

Unfortunately, her efforts may have fallen on blind eyes.
Afterall, up until the last season of MWC she appeared in Gregg Araki's Nowhere as Dingbat, which from my recollection was among the worst airhead roles she probably ever played.
For the record, the movie Nowhere is an underground classic and I enjoy it, but in terms of her role, it didn't do her any favors.
It was later followed up by a role opposite of Mark Whalberg in The Big Hit as a *****y control freak, exhibiting tendencies of an airhead.

2003 probably may be best represented as pivotal year where she appears in the forgettable "View from the top", in which she plays one of several airhead flight stewardess, but then turns in a small but more dramatic role in Wonderland.

It really may not have been until the following year in 2004 that she was able to deliver on what DTMTBD promised as she appeared as Veronica Corningstone on Anchorman. That role allowed her to assert intellectual dominance over other characters, even though those characters were idiots, she was clearly the smart one even though the characters mistook her for being naive and/or stupid.
The only other two movies I recall seeing her in after that was Going the Distance and Hall Pass. Both movies that put her in control of a character that wasn't dumbed down.

I don't know her full range, and maybe I'm just being a little too generous with my compliments but I wouldn't be surprised if she proved herself equally as capable as Jennifer Connelly, another actress who'd typically been identified for her beauty before her acting ability.

I haven't seen really any Christina Applegate films besides "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead". I saw bits and pieces of Hall Pass with Owen Wilson but didn't really sit down and watch it as I don't care for modern comedies because many of them consist of the same tired jokes and just aren't really funny at all.

Anyway, it is shame it took her 7 years to finally seperate herself away from the "dumb blonde" stereotype but looks like she finally did it and I am happy for her. It gives her a chance to see what all she can really do and explore her acting abilities.

[MuffySimba]

Still waiting.

[AnamorphicWidescreen]

DTMTBD is a hilarious film. I understand why some associate it with the '80's since it kind of "seems" like a film from that era, but it was actually released to theaters in early Summer '91. However, 1991 was close enough to the end of the '80's that some of the music, fashion, etc. carried over.

One of the many reasons I really enjoyed the film was that, even as an adult, I could relate to the idea of being a kid & enjoying not having any adult supervision.

It's amusing that the long-haired kid who plays the oldest brother in the film was the grandson?! of the guy who played Uncle Fester in "The Addams Family" TV series - I think.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Looks like it's with WB, so it will probably never happen unless WB starts sublicensing.