'SCREAM VI'
Rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, and brief drug use.
What it’s about: Ghostface takes Manhattan as he hunts down the Woodsboro crew who have gone off to college.
The kid attractor factor: Teens might be drawn to the well-known slasher movie franchise
Good lessons/bad lessons: Trust no one! Use your inherent qualities as your strengths.
Violence: A whole lot of stabbing, shooting, falling, dropping and other extremely bloody violence.
Language: Significant swearing throughout.
Sex: References to sex.
Drugs: College-age drug use at a party.
Parents’ advisory: Too violent for kids! Teens only.
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'CHAMPIONS'
Rated PG-13 for strong language and crude/sexual references.
What it’s about: A basketball coach with a DUI gets 90 days of community service and has to coach a team of adults with intellectual disabilities.
The kid attractor factor: Kids and younger adults might be drawn to the humor and heartwarming sports story.
Good lessons/bad lessons: People are capable of much more than you think. Opening your heart and mind to others is an opportunity for growth.
Violence: A scuffle, a minor fender bender.
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: Graphic references to sex.
Drugs: Excessive drinking.
Parents’ advisory: This is a sweet comedy with a heartwarming story but it does feature some mature content and sexual references so be mindful of that. OK for older kids and teens.
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