The Third Parent
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| Directed by | David Michaels |
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| Cinematography | Tim Maurice-Jones |
| Music by | Butch Vig |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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, and Crispin Glover.
The Third Parent is schedule to be released in the United States on October 31st, 2025 by Bleecker Street.
Premise
Amidst a Fourth of July celebration a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges, and imposes authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.
Cast
- Rob Lowe as Cap Hollow
- Roselyn Sánchez as Megan Hollow
- Crispin Glover as Tommy Taffy
Production
In February 2025, it was announced a horror based on the viral internet Creepypasta story "The Third Parent" was in development.[1] The following month, Rob Lowe, Roselyn Sánchez, and Crispin Glover were cast, with Bleecker Street acquiring the North American distribution rights.[2]
Filming began in March 2025 in Budapest.[3]
After filming was complete, HanWay Films was announced as handling the international sales that would be launched at the Cannes Film Festival.[4]
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 19, 2025). "David Michaels To Write & Direct Horror Pic 'The Third Parent' Based On Elias Witherow Creepypasta For Walters Media Group". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (March 4, 2025). "Bleecker Street acquires horror 'The Third Parent' starring Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover, Roselyn Sanchez". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (April 24, 2025). "Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover and Roselyn Sanchez Horror 'The Third Parent' Boarded by HanWay, Sales Launching in Cannes". Retrieved April 24, 2025.