The horror-comedy has always been an interesting subgenre.

The likes ofScary Moviemade this the popular choice, while movies likeHatchetstrike more of a balance between the elements.

Spooky, yes, but more lightly entertaining, and never too serious.

Brenda, played by actor Parker Posey, holds her hands together and grins against a backdrop of floral wallpaper in The Parenting.

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What Is ‘The Parenting’ About?

For some spooky fun!

Sure enough, this sets off the haunting.

Rohan and Josh, played by actors Nik Dodani and Brandon Flynn, stand outside looking puzzled and holding groceries in The Parenting.

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Even Rohan’s cold mother gets her moments.

At the center of it all is a queer love story that you’re really rooting for.

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The Parenting

Brian Cox