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Parents
Parents tell the story of two parents who attempt to fill the void in their lives after their child moves out. Left with a feeling of needlessness, they try to rekindle the magic sparks from their younger days, returning to their old student apartment where they first fell in love. When one morning they wake up feeling thirty years younger, they are forced to come to terms with the fact that the past they once knew might no longer exist.
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Plot Summary
A man with a past returns to his childhood home to confront his parents. However, his parents are not what they seem, and the reunion takes a dark and twisted turn. As he uncovers the horrifying truth about his upbringing, he must fight for his survival.
Critical Reception
Parents (2016) received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its dark humor and unique premise. While some found its pacing and tonal shifts jarring, others praised its originality and willingness to explore disturbing themes with a satirical edge. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating its unconventional approach but sometimes struggling with its graphic content and bleak outlook.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its darkly comedic and surreal horror elements.
Cited for its unique and unsettling exploration of familial trauma.
Some found the film's blend of tones to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this title.
Fun Fact
Director Bobcat Goldthwait drew inspiration from his own experiences with difficult family relationships and the dark side of suburbia for the film's unsettling atmosphere.
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