Mom and Dad

A mysterious global pandemic causes suburban parents to violently turn on their own children. The film follows a teenage girl and her younger brother as they try to survive a nightmarish 24 hours in their own home, desperately fighting off their increasingly homicidal mother and father. The children must outwit their parents and escape the escalating chaos as the 'killing craze' sweeps through their town.

Mom and Dad received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its chaotic energy, dark humor, and the committed performances of its lead actors, particularly Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair. The film was lauded for its unique premise and its ability to blend slasher horror with a satirical take on suburban malaise and parent-child relationships, though some found its tone uneven.

• Praised for its unhinged performances, especially from Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair.

• Appreciated for its dark, satirical humor and inventive premise.

• Some found the execution to be a bit too chaotic or uneven in tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's dark comedy and the over-the-top performances as major strengths. Many enjoyed the unique concept and the sheer insanity of the plot, finding it to be a fun, albeit gory, ride. Some viewers noted that the film's relentless pace and violence might not be for everyone.

The film's premise was partly inspired by director Brian Taylor's own anxieties about parenthood and the generational divide.