For me, the worst parents I have ever seen on the screen are the folks from the beginning of The Breakfast Club. The kids had their problems, but they were ultimately sympathetic. We can't hate the jaded janitor Carl, because he's the only level-headed, sensible adult in the movie. As bad as Vernon is, I don't really hate him... I actually find him more pitiable than pitiful. However, we can hate Andrew's dad for being a toxic, immature bully. We can hate Brian's mom for being a callous, selfish witch. We can hate Claire's dad for being a smug, two-faced liar.
Gordie's dad from Stand By Me actually gives me the creeps.
Gordie's dad from Stand By Me actually gives me the creeps.