One of the most iconic "cult movies" from the 1990s is, no doubt, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. The flick premiered in 1991, and it's still a fan-favorite today for anyone who grew up during that time.
No one can possibly forget Christina Applegate stealing the show as Sue Ellen Crandell, a 17-year-old who steps up to run the household and take care of her siblings after the elder babysitter their mom left them with suddenly passes away.
Another key member of the cast was Keith Coogan, who played Sue Ellen's younger, lazy sibling, Kenny. Most people probably remember his famous line from the film, "The dishes are done, man!" after he took care of cleanup duty by shooting plates with a BB gun.
Coogan recently appeared on the Media Path podcast to talk about his unforgettable role. He's now 55 years old, and you'll do a double take before realizing this is actually him!
@louisepalankerKeith Coogan on Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead. Link to full episode of Media Path Podcast in bio. #donttellmomthebabysittersdead #80s #keithcoogan #80smovies #teencomedy #teenmovies
♬ original sound - louisepalankerWhoa! He looks totally different, which is expected, but still. It's tough to get 1990s Kenny out of our heads.
It's so interesting that he was initially up for the part of Sue Ellen's "Clown Dog" boyfriend but opted out of vying for the role since he'd just played a lovestruck teen in another iconic flick, Adventures in Babysitting, with Elisabeth Shue.
Fans who still love the movie today couldn't help but weigh in on Coogan's podcast appearance.
One person said, "I watched it today!!!!! OBSESSED ♥️"
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Another added, "I’m right on top of that, Rose!," citing one of Applegate's most famous lines.
Someone else noted, "I saw this in the movies when I was in high school. I didn't like it at the time. I thought it was going to about partying all summer, not about getting a job and being responsible." HA!
While the film was remade in 2024, it just can't quite compare to the original. It'll go down in history as a total '90s cult classic that never gets old.
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