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The Third Parent (2026)
Director: David Michaels
Cast: Crispin Glover, Rob Lowe, Roselyn Sánchez, Rafael de Belligny
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A neighborhood Fourth of July celebration is interrupted by a ferociously bizarre anomaly who overpowers a family in order to teach them how to become better people and more compliant citizens.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Third Parent (2026) directed by David Michaels has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its bold social commentary but others finding the narrative overly preachy. The film has not yet received any major awards recognition. Details about its public reception are currently unavailable as it is a recently released title.
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For fans of director David Michaels' bold, unsettling style, 'The Third Parent' (2026) is a must-see horror thriller that blends chilling supernatural elements with a compelling examination of the complexities of family and civic duty. Anchored by powerful performances from Crispin Glover, Rob Lowe, and Roselyn Sánchez, this thought-provoking film offers a unique and unsettling exploration of themes of power, control, and the boundaries of parental responsibility.
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The Third Parent is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed and written by David Michaels. It is based on the Creepypasta story of the same name. The film stars Rob Lowe, Roselyn Sánchez, Crispin Glover and Rafael de Belligny.
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