'THE CONTRACTOR'
Rated R for violence and language.
What it’s about: A veteran takes a private security gig in Germany, and he discovers the dark side of life after service.
The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is mostly an adult drama/thriller
Good lessons/bad lessons: Trust no one, not even your best war buddies
Violence: Some bloody violence, shootings, killings, perilous situations, chases, fights, etc.
Language: Some swearing throughout.
Sex: None
Drugs: Use of banned drugs for injuries (nothing recreational
Parents’ advisory: This is a pretty mature and serious thriller/action/drama. OK for teens but too violent for kids.
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'YOU WON'T BE ALONE'
Rated R for violence and gore, sexual content, graphic nudity, and sexual assault.
What it’s about: A young woman in a 19th-century Macedonian village is transformed into a witch, and she spends her lifetime attempting to live among the other villagers in disguise.
The kid attractor factor: Not much. This is an artsy folk-horror film.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Life can be horrible, and yet beautiful at that same time.
Violence: Some extreme gory and bloody violence, killings, stabbings, blood-drinking. Marital rape.
Language: No swearing.
Sex: Several graphic sex scenes and nudity.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is quite a mature and advanced film. OK for mature teens.
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