'WATCHER'
Rated R for some bloody violence, language, and some sexual material/nudity.
What it’s about: A young newlywed woman, just arrived in Bucharest with her husband, discovers a scary neighbor watching her.
The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is an elegant, chilly, psychological horror thriller.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Always trust your gut.
Violence: Some extreme bloody violence and gore.
Language: Some swearing
Sex: A pretty tame sex scene, and a trip to a strip club that involves female nudity.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This horror film is a slow burn but it's too bloody and too mature for kids. Teens only.
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'BENEDICTION'
Rated PG-13 for disturbing war images, some sexual material and thematic elements.
What it’s about: A portrait of World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon and his unconventional life.
The kid attractor factor: Not much to draw kids to this adult drama, unless they go for the historical biopics.
Good lessons/bad lessons: War is evil, stand up for what you believe in, love who you want.
Violence: Some archival images of war violence and dead bodies.
Language: None
Sex: A sex scene between men, no nudity, and references to sex
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This biopic is aimed at adults, but if kids are interested, it's fine for older kids and teens who can handle the more mature themes.
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