Mom and Dad
Seen it?2018 | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Lost Boys or Fright Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a suburban community, moms and dads, one after the other, mysteriously feel the irresistible impulse to attack and kill their own offspring.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Taylor
- Nicolas CageBrent Ryan
- Selma BlairKendall Ryan
- Anne WintersCarly Ryan
- Zackary ArthurJoshua Ryan
- Robert T. CunninghamDamon Hall
- Olivia CrocicchiaRiley
- Lance HenriksenMel Ryan
- Marilyn Dodds FrankBarbara Ryan
- Samantha LemoleJenna
- Joseph D. ReitmanHomeroom Teacher