Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024 film) explained

Director:Wade Allain-Marcus
Screenplay:Chuck Hayward
Cinematography:Matt Clegg
Music:Jonathan Scott Friedman
Editing:Aric Lewis
Distributor:Iconic Events Releasing
Runtime:95 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 2024 American coming-of-age black comedy film and remake of the 1991 film. It was directed by Wade Allain-Marcus, written by Chuck Hayward and stars Simone Joy Jones, Ms. Pat, Jermaine Fowler, June Squibb, and Nicole Richie while Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, and Danielle Harris from the first movie make cameos. It tells the story of a teenage girl who takes care of her siblings after their strict babysitter dies in her sleep while their mother is away and gets a job at a fashion company to make ends meet.

The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.

Plot

Tanya, Kenny, Melissa, and Zack are left with an elderly strict babysitter named Mrs. Sturak when their mother goes on a retreat following a break-down at work. When Mrs. Sturak dies in her sleep, Tanya is left to take care of the family as she gets a job at a fashion company run by a woman named Rose.

Production

A remake of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was announced in May 2020 to be in development by Treehouse Pictures. It was reported to be written by Chuck Hayward with Bille Woodruff attached to direct and was described as a "present-day retelling centered on a black family".[2] In April 2022, Tyra Banks signed on to play Rose.[3]

In late February 2024, it was reported that the film was ultimately developed by BET+. Additionally, Wade Allain-Marcus replaced Woodruff as director. Banks was replaced by Nicole Richie to play Rose, reportedly due to a change in production schedule that did not align with Banks. She served as executive producer and creative advisor through her SMiZE Productions, where she consulted with the film's marketing strategy.[4] June Squibb, Jermaine Fowler, Ms. Pat and Gus Kenworthy, Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Tremaine Hansley, Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson, and Tyriq Withers round out the main cast.[5] [6] Principal photography took place in Santa Clarita, California in June 2023.[7]

Release

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released theatrically in the United States by Iconic Events Releasing on April 12, 2024.[6] It began streaming on BET+ on May 16, 2024.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 17, 2024. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (15) . May 18, 2024 . BBFC.
  2. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. Diverse Remake Of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead In The Works At Treehouse Pictures. Deadline Hollywood. May 21, 2020. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201010220/https://deadline.com/2020/05/diverse-remake-dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-treehouse-1202923626/#!. February 1, 2024. live.
  3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Tyra Banks Boards Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead Remake From Treehouse Pictures. Deadline Hollywood. April 25, 2022. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201010218/https://deadline.com/2022/04/tyra-banks-joins-dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-remake-from-treehouse-1235009605/. February 1, 2024. live.
  4. Nolfi. Joey. Why Tyra Banks stepped down from Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead role. Entertainment Weekly. March 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330155744/https://ew.com/tyra-banks-dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-remake-8620735. March 30, 2024. live.
  5. Web site: Rubin. Rebecca. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Remake in the Works With June Squibb, Nicole Richie; Sets Spring Theatrical Release (Exclusive). Variety. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240409091737/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-remake-cast-release-date-1235925240/. April 9, 2024. live.
  6. Web site: VanHoose. Benjamin. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Trailer: See Simone Joy Jones and Nicole Richie in Remake. People. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240229072501/https://people.com/dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-remake-trailer-nicole-richie-simone-joy-jones-8601548. February 29, 2024. live.
  7. Web site: Lavo. Kait. Film Productions Scheduled To Shoot In Santa Clarita This Week – June 5 - June 10. KHTS Radio. June 6, 2023. February 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240406160348/https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/arts-and-entertainment/film-productions-scheduled-to-shoot-in-santa-clarita-this-week-june-5-june-10-2-461303. April 6, 2024. live.
  8. Web site: Zilko. Christian. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Review: Siblings Learn to Fend for Themselves in a Harmless, Needless Remake. IndieWire. April 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240409164146/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-review-remake-1234972286/. April 9, 2024. live.

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