IMDb > The Parlor (2001)

The Parlor (2001) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 1 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
8.2/10   870 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 6% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Geoffrey Haley (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Parlor on IMDbPro.
Genre:
Plot:
A group of people are gathered in a room, which is a "live" depiction of a typical Internet chat room. Some pretends to be much younger than they are, to chat up minors. Two of them falls victim of their own scam in a surprising way. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins more
User Comments:
Frighteningly realistic more (11 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Ian Vogt ... Skater

Reggie Lee ... Slappy Sue

Scott Alan Smith ... Jerry

Jan Hoag ... Bambi
Richard Riehle ... Beth

David Starwalt ... Schizo
Jesse McClurg ... Joey
Mariana Geschke ... Mandybear

Aaron Henry ... Freaker

Matt Hannigan ... Security Guard
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
11 min
Country:
Language:
Color:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The poster of the butterflies at the start of the short reads "When a collection of brilliant minds, hearts and talents come together... expect a masterpiece." more
Quotes:
Freaker: *NSYNC rules!
Beth: I love *NSYNC!
Joey: *NSYNC's okay.
Schizo: *NSYNC sucks! Anyone who likes *NSYNC's a fag!
Joey: You're a fag, Schizo!
Slappy Sue: Don't listen to him Schizo. What grade are you in?
Schizo: 8th. You?
Slappy Sue: I'm in 9th. But I go to an all-girls catholic school, so that's like being in 10th grade anywhere else.
Schizo: Ooohh..
more
Movie Connections:
References Bambi (1942) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Frighteningly realistic, 28 March 2002
Author: tlowell-2 from Boothwyn, PA

Anyone who has ever wasted time in a chat room needs to see this short film. It cleverly, accurately, and chillingly depicts the world behind the computer screen. THE PARLOR will evoke nervous laughter as you recognize yourself in one of the many archetypal chat room denizens: psycho flamer; boy band freak; on-the-make middle-aged married guy; bored, sex-obsessed teen; closeted homosexual; and more.

From his filmography, Geoffrey Haley appears to be a protege of Alan Ball, creator of HBO's Six Feet Under. It would interesting to see if he gets any writing or directing gigs on that show.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (11 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Parlor (2001)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Where to find this online? paulkim16
'Slappy Sue' on Prison Break exeter-10
The Parlor is sooo funny Leon_Hunt
Origins? gssq
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Trevor Xi yan Like a Brother But I'm a Cheerleader Chasing Amy
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits IMDb Comedy section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.