Parents (1989) Horror Mystery Comedy
Parents (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.4/10
Parents Plot Synopsis:
Michael Laemie (played by Brian Madorsky) is a young boy living in a typical 1950's suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Especially his father, Nick Laemie (played by Randy Quaid). 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects his parents are cannibalistic murderers.
Tagline: There"s A New Name For Terror...
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Parents Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
Box Office: $870,532
Awards: 2
Nominations: 3
Production Co.: Vestron Pictures
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Parents Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 27, 1989, Blu-ray: Jan 31, 2017, DVD: May 25, 1999
Producers: Mitchell Cannold, Bonnie Palef, Steven Reuther
Musicians: Jonathan Elias
Cinematographers: Ernest Day, Robin Vidgeon
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Parents (1989) Cast (Click to Expand)
Parents Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Quaid | ... | Nick Laemle |
| Mary Beth Hurt | ... | Lily Laemle |
| Sandy Dennis | ... | Millie Dew |
| Bryan Madorsky | ... | Michael Laemle |
| London Juno | ... | Sheila Zellner (as Juno Mills-Cockell) |
| Kathryn Grody | ... | Miss Baxter |
| Deborah Rush | ... | Mrs. Zellner |
| Graham Jarvis | ... | Mr. Zellner |
| Helen Carscallen | ... | Grandmother |
| Warren Van Evera | ... | Grandfather |
| Wayne Robson | ... | Lab Attendant |
| Uriel Byfield | ... | Little Boy |
| Mariah Balaban | ... | Little Girl |
| Larry Palef | ... | Announcer |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Randy Quaid (b. October 1, 1950) – Nick Laemle
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Mary Beth Hurt (b. September 26, 1946) – Lily Laemle
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Mary-Beth Hurt | Marybeth Hurt - Sandy Dennis, as Millie Dew, passed away at age 54 in Westport, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Bryan Madorsky – Michael Laemle
- London Juno – Sheila Zellner (as Juno Mills-Cockell)
- Kathryn Grody – Miss Baxter
- Deborah Rush (b. April 10, 1954) – Mrs. Zellner
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Debra Rush - Graham Jarvis, as Mr. Zellner, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Graham P. Jarvis - Helen Carscallen – Grandmother
- Warren Van Evera – Grandfather
Also known as: Warren Van Evra | Warren Vanevera - Wayne Robson, as Lab Attendant, passed away at age 64 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Wayne Robsen - Uriel Byfield – Little Boy
- Mariah Balaban – Little Girl
- Larry Palef – Announcer
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