'SLENDER MAN'
Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, sequences of terror, thematic elements and language including some crude sexual references.
What it's about: Adapted from the internet horror story, the film follows a group of teens who summon Slender Man and systematically disappear.
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be attracted to the horror genre and young stars.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Don't summon any creepy figures on the internet _ especially strange men.
Violence: Some chases and choking. No real bloody violence, just disturbing fantasy imagery.
Language: A few instances of swearing.
Sexuality: Teens making out.
Drugs: Teens drinking.
Parents advisory: This horror movie isn't too horrific, so it's an ideal gateway for older kids interested in scary stuff. Too scary for little kids.
'THE MEG'
Rated PG-13 for action/peril, bloody images and some language.
What it's about: A great big prehistoric shark takes on Jason Statham.
The kid attractor factor: The action-adventure genre will draw older kids and teens.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Stay away from the very big shark, and just don't mess with his habitat.
Violence: Violent shark attacks and on screen deaths. Nothing too gory.
Language: Some swearing.
Sexuality: None, just flirtation.
Drugs: Drunkenness.
Parents advisory: A fun shark movie for older kids and teens _ too scary for little ones.
