psychopath,seduction,babysitter

The Babysitter (1980)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Medak
  • Profile picture of Patty Duke
    Liz Benedict Patty Duke
  • Profile picture of William Shatner
    Dr. Jeff Benedict William Shatner
  • Profile picture of Quinn Cummings
    Tara Benedict Quinn Cummings
  • Profile picture of Stephanie Zimbalist
    Joanna Redwine Stephanie Zimbalist
  • Profile picture of David Wallace
    Scotty David Wallace
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Tigar
    Tom Montgomery Kenneth Tigar
  • Profile picture of Virginia Kiser
    Mrs. Welford Virginia Kiser
  • Profile picture of John Houseman
    Dr. Lindquist John Houseman

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Keywords

  • psychopath
  • seduction
  • babysitter