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Parents
1989· R· 1h 22m· Comedy· Horror
“There's A New Name For Terror...”
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.
1989-01-27
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Key Crew
DirectorBob Balaban
WriterChristopher Hawthorne
ProducerBonnie Palef
Director of PhotographyErnest Day
Original Music ComposerAngelo Badalamenti
EditorBill Pankow
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Details
Released1989-01-27
Runtime1h 22m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosVestron Pictures · Great American Films Limited Partnership
Budget$3M
Box office$870,532
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · Canada
Rating5.9/10 · 194 votes
Original languageen
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