'SCREAM'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some sexual references.
What it’s about: Ghostface is back in Woodsboro in this fifth installment in the franchise, or "requel."
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to the genre and young cast.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Always remember the rules of the slasher if you hope to stay alive; it's better to stay and fight than to run.
Violence: Strong bloody violence including stabbing and shooting. Very bloody and gory.
Language: Frequent swearing and strong language.
Sex: Frank discussions of sex and sexuality, teens making out.
Drugs: Teenage drinking
Parents’ advisory: Very violent and bloody. This is for mature teens only.
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'HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA'
Rated PG for some action and rude humor including cartoon nudity.
What it’s about: The fourth "Hotel Transylvania" sees Dracula getting some unexpected bonding time with son-in-law Jonny as he readies himself to turn over the hotel.
The kid attractor factor: The animation style and familiarity with the characters and story.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Expressing yourself from the heart can tame any angry monster.
Violence: Some perilous situations and cartoon action.
Language: No swearing but some body humor.
Sex: None, aside from the Invisible Man becoming visible, and thereby, nude.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: A cute and exciting animated movie for kids of all ages. Perhaps too much action for very little ones.
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