Just over a decade ago, co-writer/director Craig Johnson delivered “The Skeleton Twins.” He achieved a delightful balance of heart and humor with the picture, creating something a bit off-beat but still very human, ending up with one of the best features of the year. Johnson hasn’t been able to match such a creative triumph, struggling with subpar character studies (including 2017’s “Wilson”) and television work, but he steps up once again to challenge tonal balance in “The Parenting.” While a play on demon possession movies, the offering fully intends to be hilarious before it tries to become horrifying, putting Johnson in a difficult position of handling atmosphere for an endeavor that’s looking to be a little mischievous along the way. “The Parenting” (which was shot three years ago) definitely has laughs, mostly thanks to casting, and the helmer manages to execute some genre elements with care. It’s a bit uneven overall, but Johnson stays mostly alert with the effort, hoping to hit viewers in unexpected ways. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com