Review of Parents (1989) by David Ansen for Newsweek — 09 Nov 2004
Because it speaks to a terror that lurks deep within our memories, Parents has the potential to be a great horror film. But it never knows quite what to do with its inspiration. Is it a satire, a black comedy, or just plain horror? The right note is never found, and so the movie's scenes coexist uneasily with one another.
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This review of Parents (1989) was written by David Ansen and published by Newsweek on 09 Nov 2004.
Parents has generally received positive reviews.
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