'US'
Rated R for violence/terror and language.
What it's about: A family in Santa Cruz, Calif., experiences a terrifying home invasion when a group that looks exactly like them arrives on their doorstep.
The kid attractor factor: This is a horror movie _ teens might be interested, but likely not kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: There is more to this world than we could possibly know _ conspiracy theorists might be onto something.
Violence: Some bloody killings with scissors and rough fighting.
Language: Some swearing.
Sexuality: None.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: This film is definitely too scary for kids _ appropriate for teens only.
'HOTEL MUMBAI'
Rated R for disturbing violence throughout, bloody images and language.
What it's about: A recounting of the 2008 shooting and terrorist attack that gripped Mumbai for days.
The kid attractor factor: This is an intense and visceral thriller aimed at adults _ kids won't be interested.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Stick together, and be brave.
Violence: Some really gruesome and graphic shootings.
Language: Some swearing and strong language.
Sexuality: Some references to sex workers.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: This is too violent and scary for kids _ adults only for this one.
