'The Parenting' on Max Is Really Funny, Actually

Must every "horror movie" be scary, or can Max's new movie 'The Parenting' just be a good time?

'The Parenting' on Max Is Really Funny, Actually

On March 13, 2025, The Parenting, a new horror comedy directed by Craig Johnson, premiered on Max. The film immediately started getting slammed by critics. It currently has a 48% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but a 79% audience score. What are critics saying is wrong with The Parenting, and what is responsible for this reaction disparity?

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