She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?
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.
The Babysitter (1980) is a tv movie, thriller and drama film directed by Peter Medak, released on November 28, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings and Stephanie Zimbalist. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
Patty Duke
as Liz Benedict
William Shatner
as Dr. Jeff Benedict
Quinn Cummings
as Tara Benedict
Stephanie Zimbalist
as Joanna Redwine
David Wallace
as Scotty
Kenneth Tigar
as Tom Montgomery
Virginia Kiser
as Mrs. Welford
John Houseman
as Dr. Lindquist
Hildy Brooks
as Barbara
Frank Birney
as Mr. Farragut
Ty Haller
as Minister
Directed by Peter Medak, written by Jennifer Miller, produced by David Garcia Jr..
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
**_One of the first lethal Lolita flicks_** A wealthy couple and their daughter (William Shatner, Patty Duke & Quinn Cummings) move to Bainbridge Island across from Seattle wherein they enlist the services of an 18 year-old who has befriended their daughter (Stephanie Zimbalist). Big mistake. John Houseman is on hand. "The Babysitter" (1980) is a drama/mystery with a bit o’ thriller/horror that influenced future…
Reviewed on March 13, 2022
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The main cast of The Babysitter (1980) includes Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, Stephanie Zimbalist and David Wallace. The film was directed by Peter Medak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Babysitter was released on November 28, 1980 and runs for 1h 36m.
The Babysitter (1980) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.