Parents and movie buffs alike may be interested to know that, along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gremlins prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating.
While some may consider this a family movie, the graphic violence, scary scenes and coarse language make it widely unsuitable for most children. This movie is best suited to older teen and adult audiences. These are the main messages from Gremlins: All actions have consequences.
Sexual Content: Some mild sexual innuendo is included. A gremlin appears to flash a woman. Language: The script contains infrequent mild and moderate profanities. Alcohol / Drug Use:Several characters smoke or drink.
The new PG-13 rating was implemented quickly. The first film to be released with a PG-13 rating came out later that very summer when Red Dawn hit theaters on August 10, 1984. You can watch all of Gremlins in its technically PG-rated glory when it airs on SYFY.
TLDR: Yes, children under 13 years of age can watch PG13 movies. Films rated PG13 is an advisory rating for parents to note there are scenes or themes unsuitable for younger children. However, there's no age restriction; so the parent can choose to allow or bring the child for the movie.
One report describes Gremlins as "in general too disturbing for children and [playing] far too highly with childish fears and insecurities while having fun with the adults". The gremlins themselves, once fed and watered, are nasty things to look at and the final 'melty' sequence is a gruesome sight.
This film isn't appropriate for young kids -- it contains drinking, drug use, and implied sex -- but teens will love it. And it might even get them to read some Jane Austen.
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But there are some things to remember when deciding to watch it. First, there is a ton of violence. Teens/tweens are brutally killed, their bones snapped, eyes gouged out, eaten by monsters etc. There is a terrifying possession scene is season two and there is an exorcism scene that is very scary.
Other than a couple of suspenseful scenes, the movie isn't too scary as it's mostly mischevious creatures being mischevious. At first the mogwai are cute, but once they "morph" into the more dangerous gremlins, they seem creepy and scary. A lot of the violence may be scary, but all of it is meant to be so over the top.
While not as gory as other horror movies, some of the gremlin deaths -- for instance, a gremlin getting killed via a paper shredder -- might be a bit much for younger viewers.
it is important to note that while multiple gremlins die on screen in a bloody (albeit greenish blood) fashion, no humans that die are shown losing body parts or bleeding majorly.
Parents need to know that Gremlins has many scary scenes, including a mom chopping up a Gremlin with a kitchen knife, a Gremlin-in-blender, and indelible Gremlin-in-microwave scenes.
In the first two films, it was initially unclear if gremlins had a concept of gender. Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai revealed that they do in fact possess genders. Gremlins: Gizmo had at least two female Mogwai: Valerie and Grace. However, they were non-canon to the franchise.
11-13 year olds may be better equipped to navigate the scary movie scene on some level but each child is different. If your child watches something that they say is not scary to them but then starts coming to you at night wanting to sleep closer to you or is having nightmares let their behavior speak for them.
Using any social network can be risky, but it's possible for kids to safely use the app with adult supervision (and a private account). TikTok has different rules for different ages: Users under age 13 can't post videos or comment, and content is curated for a younger audience.
Focus on your child's behaviour and how you feel about it. Avoid any comments about your child's personality or character. Instead of saying, 'You're rude', try something like, 'I feel hurt when you speak like that to me'. Talk about, set and use consequences, but try not to set too many.
Can 11 year olds watch 10 Things I Hate About You?
Crude or Profane Language: This PG-13 release doesn't use the f-word, but there's significant profanity and sexual innuendo throughout. Drug and Alcohol Content: Teens throw a keg party. Kat drinks to excess, which leads her to climb on a table and dance seductively.
This show doesn't have obviously harmful content but certainly hits on mature themes that younger kids may not be ready to be exposed to. Some of these themes include complex dating relationships and toxic family dynamics.
There is some cussing, but not much, and a few light profanities. There is a scene where a man is naked except for a towel around his waist. Only nudity shown is his torso. A similar situation happens a little later as the same guy tries to preform a strip tease which is strongly rebuked.
Because the movie is extremely sinister in its special effects (which are technically outstanding), parents are advised not to take their children to see the film, even though it is aimed at youngsters.
The cover of an issue of Entertainment Weekly in July 1990 also exclaimed that "actor John Glover... and director Joe Dante made Gremlins 2: The New Batch wittier, better, and more subversive than the original." Some critics who found the first film too dark also gave Gremlins 2: The New Batch more positive reviews.
Billy's treatment of Gizmo as a hapless pet owner is honestly the scariest material. Then again, a delightful jump-scare brings one final gasp of adrenaline before Kingston Falls rids itself of its mischievous infestation.
