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The Parenting

The Parenting

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The Parenting

"Meeting the parents... it's a necessary evil."

2025

1h 34m

6.1(170 votes)

Horror

Comedy

Overview

Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient demon.

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Good Fear

New Line Cinema

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Brandon Flynn

Brandon Flynn

Josh

Nik Dodani

Nik Dodani

Rohan

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Frank

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Sharon

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Liddy

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Cliff

Vivian Bang

Vivian Bang

Sara

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Brenda

Kate Avallone

Kate Avallone

Donna

Elle Kaye

Zombie Donna

Creative team

Directed by: Craig Johnson
Written by: Kent Sublette
Produced by: Chris Bender
Jake Weiner

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