The Babysitter (1980)

The Babysitter (1980)

She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara? 1980-11-28 United States of America 96 Min. PG-13
5.6 12 votes

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.

Cast

Patty Duke is Liz Benedict
Liz Benedict
William Shatner is Dr. Jeff Benedict
Dr. Jeff Benedict
Quinn Cummings is Tara Benedict
Tara Benedict
Stephanie Zimbalist is Joanna Redwine
Joanna Redwine
Kenneth Tigar is Tom Montgomery
Tom Montgomery
Virginia Kiser is Mrs. Welford
Mrs. Welford
John Houseman is Dr. Lindquist
Dr. Lindquist
Hildy Brooks is Barbara
Frank Birney is Mr. Farragut
Mr. Farragut
Ty Haller is Minister
Minister