A Madea Halloween — Boo-

Released in 2016, this film marked a turning point for writer/director/star Tyler Perry. It was the first time his iconic, gun-toting grandmother character, Madea, fully embraced the horror-comedy genre. While critics were initially divided (as they often are with Perry’s work), the audience box office—a staggering $74.8 million on a $20 million budget—told a different story.

(Diamond White). Worried she will sneak out to a nearby fraternity's Halloween party, Brian asks his aunt (Tyler Perry) to house-sit and keep an eye on her. Common Sense Media Boo! A Madea Halloween Movie Review Boo- A Madea Halloween

: It wouldn't be a Madea movie without the family. Uncle Joe, Aunt Bam, and Hattie are all along for the ride, bringing their signature bickering and "no-nonsense" parenting style to every scene. Released in 2016, this film marked a turning

At its core, the movie serves as a debate on parenting styles. Critics and audiences have noted that the film contrasts Brian's "soft" parenting (Diamond White)