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Is Halloween 2 OK for kids?

The MPA rated Halloween II R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.
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Is Halloween 2 Scarier Than The First?

The original film was very scary but not excessively gory; this film notably increases to level of gore but unfortunately it isn't as scary. This is because once Myers gets into the hospital it is just a succession of characters we don't really care about getting brutally murdered.
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Should I let my 11 year old watch Halloween?

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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Is the movie Halloween appropriate for a 10 year old?

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 the new Halloween movie ok for my child?

Scary Content

It's a slasher movie, and there are plenty of kills. This is a scary movie and will be too much for most younger kids. The violence is heavy with stabbings, characters getting shot, strangled, burnt, run over, and more.
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Why is Halloween 2 rated R?

The MPA rated Halloween II R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.
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What Halloween movies are appropriate for 5 year olds?

Check out the list and let us know your recommendations in the comments!
  • It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. This is a classic one. ...
  • Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest. ...
  • Frankenweenie. ...
  • Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Party. ...
  • Monsters, Inc. ...
  • Mickey's Treat. ...
  • Casper. ...
  • Spooky Buddies.
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Is Coraline too scary for a 7 year old?

It's appropriate for ages 10+

It has some scary images, and some revealing clothing.
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What is a kid friendly Halloween movie?

46 Best Kids Halloween Movies
  • #1. Coco (2017) 97% #1. ...
  • #2. Spirited Away (2001) 97% #2. ...
  • #3. Ghostbusters (1984) 95% #3. ...
  • #4. Monsters, Inc. ( 2001) 96% ...
  • #6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 95% #6. ...
  • #7. The Secret of NIMH (1982) 93% #7. ...
  • #8. The Witches (1990) 93% #8. ...
  • #9. Coraline (2009) 90% #9.
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What Halloween movie should I watch kid friendly?

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  • Curious George: A Halloween Boofest (2013) $10.00.
  • Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005) $4.00.
  • It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) $11.00.
  • Casper (1995) $8.00.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) $10.00.
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) $18.00.
  • The Black Cauldron (1985) $18.00.
  • Halloweentown (1998)
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Is 17 too old for Halloween?

Child psychologist Michele Borba tells SheKnows that while there's no one-size strict age cutoff, most kids naturally decide between 12 and 17 that they feel too old to participate in trick-or-treating.
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Is 18 too old for Halloween?

unless you're a parent. "[You're] never too old to trick-or-treat, unless you're the parent who carries around your own bag for candy and sneaks your hand into the candy bowl when accompanying your own children around the block!"
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When should kids stop doing Halloween?

Almost three-quarters of respondents said that by age 17, trick-or-treaters should hang up their costumes and leave the holiday festivities to younger children.
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Is Halloween 2 bloody?

Although very bloody compared to the first film, it really isn't that bad. All of the kills are done with practical effects, and this is an early 80's movie, so the effects are very dated.
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Was Halloween 2 banned?

Internationally, Halloween II was released throughout Europe, but it was banned in West Germany and Iceland due to the graphic violence and nudity; a later 1986 release on home video was banned in Norway. The film was shown in Canada, Australia, the Philippines and Japan.
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Does Halloween 2 have Jumpscares?

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 16 jump scares in Halloween II, which has a jump scare rating of 3.0. Jump Scare Rating: Jump scares are present, particularly in the second half of the film although most can be predicted and none are overly startling.
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Is it OK to scare little kids at Halloween?

Horror movies and haunted houses can work for kids — and are especially worth trying for those with anxiety — but only if done the right way. One parent thinks it's okay to show a 7-year-old Jaws.
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What's a good scary movie for a 7 year old?

Scary Movies for Kids
  • Monsters, Inc. age 5+ Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids. ...
  • Scared Shrekless. age 6+ ...
  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. ...
  • The Black Cauldron. age 7+ ...
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas. age 7+ ...
  • Labyrinth. age 8+ ...
  • The NeverEnding Story. age 8+ ...
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles. age 8+
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What is a good Halloween movies that aren't too scary?

Halloween watch guide: 10 not-too-scary movies for horror newbies
  • Crimson Peak. Rotten Tomatoes Trailers. ...
  • Fear Street Part One: 1994. Netflix. ...
  • Freaky. Universal Pictures. ...
  • Get Out. Rotten Tomatoes Trailers. ...
  • Malignant. Warner Bros. ...
  • Prey. 20th Century Studios. ...
  • A Quiet Place. Paramount Pictures. ...
  • Ready or Not. SearchlightPictures.
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Is Coraline 12+?

This movie is meant for children, but it is creepy and my children were extremely frightened by it, as were others. Don't let anyone who's under 12 watch it, and if they're mature, maybe 10 or 11. Can't believe it's PG.
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Is Coraline PG or PG-13?

Why is Coraline rated PG? Coraline is rated PG by the MPAA for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor. The fantastical world of Coraline is filled with eccentric characters, frightening scenes and moments of peril for the young heroine.
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Is hocus pocus OK for kids?

The issue is that the PG rating is too low for what the movie contains. It views more like a PG-13. While the Halloween violence is minimal, there are numerous sexual innuendos in this movie that are shocking for a movie that seems to be aimed for kids.
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Is hocus pocus OK for a 3 year old?

So no, Hocus Pocus is probably not for the under 5 set. Even if '90s kids did watch the 1993 Halloween gem when it was first released as young children themselves.
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Is hocus pocus ok for a 7 year old?

The issue is that the PG rating is too low for what the movie contains. It views more like a PG-13. While the Halloween violence is minimal, there are numerous sexual innuendos in this movie that are shocking for a movie that seems to be aimed for kids.
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Why is Halloween 4 rated R?

Halloween 4 is rated R for some language and violence.
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