Writer-director Craig Johnson, known for 'The Skeleton Twins,' ventures into supernatural comedy horror with 'The Parenting,' a film initially gathered dust for almost three years. Penning the script is Kent Sublette of 'Saturday Night Live' fame, reminiscent of classic 80s and 90s horror comedies. The film starts as a light-hearted romp but falters when attempting to mix horror elements, leading to a confusing tonal shift. It tells the story of a gay couple introducing their families, tapping into familiar sitcom tropes while exploring underrepresented themes in comedy.
The film gathers dust on the shelf for almost three years and now lands on Max with a concerning trailer that ends up being an accurate representation of the film.
It's familiar sitcom territory involving potential in-laws meeting for the first time, but centered on a gay couple, providing added specificity rarely seen.
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