The Babysitter
Movie

The Babysitter

She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?
5.6/10
1980
1h 36m
en
TV Movie
Thriller
Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Peter Medak

Writers

Jennifer Miller

Movie Information

Release Date

November 28, 1980

Runtime

1h 36m

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Vote Count

12

Production

Filmways Television

Moonlight Productions

ABC