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Oct 9, 2026 1 hr 24 min

Messed Up Movie Parents Draft

from Messed Up Movies Hosted by Misfit Parade

From the nightmare foster mother in Bring Her Back to Darth Vader's version of father-son bonding, we're drafting the most messed-up parents in movie history. Griffey, Heath and Sophia each build a four-film lineup of terrible moms, monstrous dads and families you'd never want to join. With The Shining, Hereditary and Carrie off the board, the picks range from Sinister and The People Under the Stairs to Chinatown, Coraline and some unexpected contenders. But what actually makes a bad movie parent? Does demonic possession count? Is Coraline's Other Mother eligible? And how much danger can you put your family in before "I'm doing this for us" stops being an excuse? Along the way, we celebrate Sally Hawkins' terrifying performance in Bring Her Back, revisit Nicolas Cage's meltdown in Mom and Dad, and argue over parental ego, good intentions and truly unforgivable behavior. Sam is absent, but his influence still finds a way into the draft. Then the final swaps shake up the lineups. Who drafted the strongest four movies: Griffey, Heath or Sophia? Vote in the comments and tell us which terrible parent we missed. Spoilers for several films discussed. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for Friday movie drafts, New Movie Monday reviews and more Messed Up Movies. Support the Messed Up Movies Podcast on Patreon for exclusive episodes and a say in what we cover. Follow our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, and let us know where you want the roadshow to stop: https://www.misfitparade.com #MovieDraft #HorrorMovies #MessedUpMovies

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