The Babysitter (1980)

5.9/10 96 min TV Movie Thriller Drama

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

Liz Benedict

William Shatner

Dr. Jeff Benedict

Quinn Cummings

Tara Benedict

Stephanie Zimbalist

Joanna Redwine

David Wallace

Scotty

Kenneth Tigar

Tom Montgomery

Virginia Kiser

Mrs. Welford

John Houseman

Dr. Lindquist

Hildy Brooks

Barbara

Frank Birney

Mr. Farragut

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