The Babysitter

– Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18 year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house he..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
The Babysitter (1980)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:

The Babysitter (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Nov 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated

Director:

Peter Medak

Writer:

Jennifer Miller

Main Actors:

Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, David Wysocki

Plot:

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.

Production:

Filmways Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10