
The Disappearance of Alice Creed(2009)
A rich man's daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father's money.


“Meeting the parents... it's a necessary evil.”
Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to a 400-year-old poltergeist.

Brandon Flynn
Josh

Nik Dodani
Rohan

Brian Cox
Frank

Edie Falco
Sharon

Lisa Kudrow
Liddy

Dean Norris
Cliff

Vivian Bang
Sara

Parker Posey
Brenda

Kate Avallone
Donna
Elle Kaye
Zombie Donna
The Parenting is a horror, comedy film released in 2025 exploring themes of poltergeist, gay theme, gay couple. Directed by Craig Johnson, it stars Brandon Flynn, Nik Dodani, Brian Cox. Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to a 400-year-old poltergeist.
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