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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
Starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassicly.
Produced by Robert Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey
Silver. Directed by Stephen Herek. Rating PG. Run-
ning Time: 105 minutes.

What promises to be a summer of fun, fun, fun,
turns out to be one long nightmare for Sue Ellen
(Applegate) and her younger siblings. Mom’s off to
Australia with her boyfriend for two months, and the
kids just naturally assumed they'd be left to their own
devices. But just as they’re shoving dear old mom
out the door, in walks the “babysitter”.

Mrs. Sturack is the oldsters version of the
terminator in support hose and sensible walking
shoes. She's ready, willing and able to make their
lives miserable - until she keels over dead the very
first night. So the kids trundle her off to the nearest
mortuary while planning the summer of their dreams.

But then they discover they don’t have any
money, so Sue Ellen goes out and gets a job. With
just a bit of luck, a phony resume, and some very

Terrace Review — February 28, 1992

REE Aa ae,

creative lying to her nifty new boss (Cassidy), she’s

pretty sure the summer can still be salvaged. Just as

long as no one tells mom the babysitter's dead.
This film is definitely worth watching!

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Starring Don Johnson, Mickey Rourké. Produced
by Jere Henshaw. Directed by Simon Wincer. Rating:
R. Running time: 98 minutes.

Harley Davidson and Marlboro (Rourke and
Johnson) are a couple of “good old boy” motorcycle
renegades from way back. In the lawless world of
1996, these two hombres take on the role of modern-
day Rabin Hoods as they set aut to help an old friend
save his bar from a bank that’s trying to take over the
property.

Harley comes up with a great plan — they'll sim-
ply make a small withdrawal from the bank in ques-
tion. All they need do is heist $2.5 million so their
friend can buy back the lease on the property.

But they soan discover that this is no ordinary
bank; the armored car they rob is filled with drugs,
not money. And the boss man wants his merchandise
back. At any cost.

1 thought this was a rather senseless film that
cashed in on violence and nudily in lieu of a solid
story-line.

Reviews by Harriett Fjaagesund

‘brutally murd
‘secon