This post contains spoilers for "Five Nights at Freddy's."
The PG-13-rated supernatural horror flick, which was directed by Emma Tammi, is based on a popular video game series of the same name created by Scott Cawthon.
In Five Nights At Freddy's, the violence features stabbings, slashings with bladed instruments, and an undetailed decapitation, resulting in bloody aftermath injury detail. The emphasis and inclusion of bloody images exceed the framework of our Guidelines at 12A, but is suitable for people aged 15 and over.
The MPAA has given Five Nights at Freddy's a PG-13 rating, citing “strong violent content, bloody images, and language.” These elements might seem par for the course when it comes to horror movies but they actually make it slightly more difficult for some of the game's biggest fans to see the film.
The reason is that the Five Nights at Freddy's movie is not suitable for children. According to the Motion Picture Association (MPA) rating system, it has a PG-13 rating in the United States.
FNaF's age rating has prompted lots of discussion among fans. It's a 15 certificate in the UK, meaning that you need to be over 15 years old to see it. In the US it's a PG-13, meaning that even under-13s can see it as long as they're accompanied by an adult.
A lot of the violence is depicted off-screen, but with occasional gory aftermath and without shying away from showing blood. Man gets his face eaten by a character, aftermath is later shown. A character gets killed offscreen. A man gets cut multiple times in one scene only blood.
Five Nights at Freddy's movie earns a PG-13 rating due to strong violent content, bloody images, and language, in line with typical hallmarks of a PG-13 film.
Summary. The Five Nights at Freddy's movie doesn't quite stack up against M3GAN. The Five Nights at Freddy's notably lacks scares and good kills, making it feel too kid-friendly. M3GAN became a horror icon by handling the idea of evil animatronics better.
Trademark. parental guidance for children under 13: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA advising parents that a film contains material they may deem unsuitable for children under the age of 13.
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is rated PG-13, but staying within the rating's confines were a bit of a challenge. According to director Emma Tammi, the new horror movie pushes the boundaries of what's usually seen or expected from PG-13 films.
It manages to blend family-friendly elements with spine-tingling scares, making it suitable for older kids and teenagers, especially those who are fans of the franchise. However, it's important to be aware that the film does contain moderate violence and gore, making it a true PG-13 horror experience.
Today brings us a fresh update on Tammi's film: according to the good folks over at Bloody Disgusting, Five Nights at Freddy's has been given an MPA rating of PG-13 for “strong violent content, bloody images, and language.” So, the movie will be bloody, just maybe not super bloody.
The BBFC website cites strong threat and violence in the film, with a more detailed description reading: "Scenes of strong, sustained threat and violence accompany an unsettling theme of child abduction."
It's pretty bloody for a PG-13-rated horror movie, though it's probably not as grisly as you might expect if you've played the games. Tammi's movie also spans 110 minutes, which might surprise viewers given how fast-paced and over-edited many scenes are.
No, an R-rated cut of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie does not exist. The movie was always intended to be PG-13. Blumhouse went for a PG-13 FNAF film right from the beginning to get the film a widespread appeal.
The jump scare also secures the movie's scare potential. Many quality horror movies with gentle introductions exist, but they fail to reel in and quickly excite the audience. Speaking of jump scares, “FNAF” incorporates some excellent ones throughout the movie's story.
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is strictly for those 15 and over. Director Emma Tammi certainly hasn't watered down any of the elements that make the FNAF games so tense – in fact, ODEON's atmospheric big screen and surround sound dial them full up.
