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Can a 12 year old watch scary movie?

My honest opinion for children
I recommend this 13+ as long as they are mature enough, during sex scenes I would look away just as they can easily too. If your kids know what the jokes in the movie means then they are old enough to watch it, if they find it entertaining/funny which is the purpose of watching the movie.
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Can a 12 year old watch Scary Movie 3?

The MPAA rated Scary Movie 3 PG-13 for pervasive crude and sexual humor, language, comic violence and drug references.
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Is Scary Movie 1 inappropriate?

Frequent extreme profanity, with the majority of it sexually-themed. Every character acts questionably, from the sometimes drunk and stoned killer to Cindy's drug-dealing criminal father. Drug use is prevalent. Countless references to oral sex.
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At what age can kids watch scary movies?

By the time children reach school-age, about 5-7 years old, they have a great understanding of the difference between fantasy and reality and are more likely to be ready to try a very mild scary movie.
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What is a good first Scary Movie for a 13 year old?

Signs (Rated PG-13)

What is this? Poltergeist (Rated PG) This is a good movie to start with if you want to gauge your kid's ability to handle scary stuff! The effects are super 80s which we think makes the impact a little comical compared to a more recent film.
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Top 10 PG-13 Horror Movies That Are ACTUALLY Scary

Is Halloween appropriate for 12 year olds?

Classic movie only great for teens and older kids

This is a great classic horror film that reinvented the slasher genre, although it is pretty inappropriate. For example, teens have sex under sheets, with moaning too. Afterwards, the girls breasts are shown including the nipples. Teens make out.
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Is Scream OK for a 12 year old?

Though the thrilling pace, high school drama, and steady jolts will likely keep young audiences watching, this movie is best for older teens and adults.
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Can a 12 year old watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?

there is some violence but it's not over the top. There is some violence but it is not over the top. But overall it wasn't a downer it wasn't too scary it wasn't inappropriate to watch with my 12 year old. And most importantly he wasn't scared to go to bed.
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Should I let my 12 year old watch Stranger Things?

The Common Sense experts say the show is fine for kids 13+, while both parents and kids agree the show is appropriate for ages 12+.
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Is Scary Movie safe for kids?

While there is no absolute age at which scary movies are appropriate, Dr. Dry recommends not introducing them to very young children because of the potential to create long-term anxiety.
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Should I let my child watch scary movies?

Toddlers and young children who watch violent movies, including Halloween horror films, television shows or video games may be more likely to develop anxiety, sleep disorders, and aggressive and self-endangering behaviors.
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What age is rated R?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Is Stranger Things OK for kids?

Those ratings may differ from the show's overall rating or mature content themes.” “Stranger Things” is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.
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Why is my child obsessed with horror?

“It's normal for children to want to explore the boundaries of their own fears and what society deems as acceptable,” said Scrivner, who studies horror media and fear, among other “scary” subjects. “This is one way for them to learn about those boundaries.”
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Can kids watch 12 films?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
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Can 12 year olds watch squid game?

You will see dead body that got shot, swearing and sex.

But with the other episodes get ready to see inappropriate stuff and a lot of torture. I think you should be at least 13 years old to watch squid games. 1 person found this helpful.
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Why is squid game rated 18?

Parents need to know that the level of violence is very intense in Squid Game. Characters are systematically tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure of a game master. Adults have sex, and there are threats of sexual violence: Women are grabbed by the hair and beaten.
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What age rating is it?

It is rated R by the MPAA for violence/horror, bloody images, and for language. Violence: - Frequent non-graphic violence. - Brief, visually explicit portrayals of violence.
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Does Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark swear?

Language includes a (possible) use of "f--k," plus "s--t," "a--hole," and a few other words, including a racial slur.
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Is it OK for a 13 year old to watch American Horror Story?

It's rated TV-MA (not suitable for under 17) for good reason. and you know how some shows state, say, TV -MA L (language) or TV-MA V (violence), etc.? Well, many episodes of AHS list them all (TV-MA DLSV). There is no way I would let a 13-year-old watch AHS, no matter how mature they are for their age.
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Is Halloween OK for kids?

Overall, older kids or teens who already are mature enough and know what sex is and can handle it would enjoy this movie. The violence could deter this though.
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What is R-rated movie?

Restricted: R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
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Can kids watch rated R movies?

The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).
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