Parents (1989)

There's A New Name For Terror...

Movie · Horror, Comedy · 1h 22m · Rated 5.9/10 on TMDB · Released January 27, 1989

Overview

Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.

Directed by Bob Balaban

Cast

• Randy Quaid as Nick Laemle
• Mary Beth Hurt as Lily Laemle
• Sandy Dennis as Millie Dew
• Bryan Madorsky as Michael Laemle
• Juno Mills-Cockell as Sheila Zellner
• Kathryn Grody as Miss Judith Baxter
• Deborah Rush as Mrs. Gladys Zellner
• Graham Jarvis as Mr. Marty Zellner
• Helen Carscallen as Grandmother
• Warren Van Evera as Grandfather
• Wayne Robson as Lab Attendant
• Uriel Byfield as Little boy

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