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Horror-Comedy The Parenting Premieres March 13!

2/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Get ready for a spine-tingling laugh! Max's horror-comedy film, *The Parenting*, hits screens on March 13, boasting a stellar cast with Brian Cox, Edie Falco, and Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Craig Johnson, it tells the wild tale of Rohan and Josh as they navigate a haunted getaway with their parents, all while contending with a mischievous 400-year-old poltergeist. The trailer is out now!

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Historical Context

*The Parenting*, a horror-comedy film starring Brian Cox, Edie Falco, and Lisa Kudrow, reflects a long tradition of blending humor with horror in cinema. This genre gained popularity in the 1980s with films like *Ghostbusters*. The film's exploration of family dynamics amidst supernatural chaos also echoes themes from classics like *Beetlejuice*, highlighting the ongoing fascination with haunted family narratives.

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Story summary

Get ready for a spine-tingling laugh! Max's horror-comedy film, *The Parenting*, hits screens on March 13, boasting a stellar cast with Brian Cox, Edie Falco, and Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Craig Johnson, it tells the wild tale of Rohan and Josh as they navigate a haunted getaway with their parents, all while contending with a mischievous 400-year-old poltergeist. The trailer is out now!

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