Parents (1989)
Popularity3.5/5
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Directors
Bob Balaban
Cast
Bryan Madorsky, Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis
The story
In 1958, the Laemle family—father Nick, mother Lily, and their 10-year-old son Michael—move from Massachusetts to a Californian suburban neighborhood. As young boy Michael is very socially awkward and also has an overly-active imagination, he has trouble making friends at school. He is also prone to strange and disturbing dreams, such as dreaming that he has jumped into bed, only for it to collapse into a pool of blood.
Genres
Horror comedy, comedy horror
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