Wondering if Halloween Kills is ok for kids? Halloween Kills is rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, language and some drug use. Yes, Michael Myers is back for another round. Is Halloween Kills kid and teen friendly? No. It’s rated R for good reason. Here’s what parents need to know in this Halloween Kills Parents Guide.
Halloween Kills Parents Guide
Michael Myers escapes from Laurie Strode’s trap to continue his ritual bloodbath and the nightmares continue. Injured and taken to the hospital, Laurie fights through the pain as she inspires residents of Haddonfield, Ill., to rise up against Myers. Taking matters into their own hands, the Strode women and other survivors form a vigilante mob to hunt down Michael and end his reign of terror once and for all. But will Myers be taken down? Not if he has anything to say about it.
What is Halloween Kills Rated?
Halloween Kills is rated R for violence, gore, language, nudity, and drug use. It is not appropriate for kids under 17 according to the MPA unless they’re accompanied by an adult.
Is Halloween Kills Too Scary For Kids?
Hallowen Kills isn’t really scary, but the violence is graphic which will be too much for sensitive kids. It’s also a psychological thriller which will mess with people.
Language
Profanity is heavy in Halloween Kills. There are 30+ uses of fu*k. Also expect uses of bit*h, damn, sh*t, and a**. Pretty much all the bad words. There are also uses of Deity including g-ddamn.
Mature Content and Violence
Halloween Kills is full of gratuitous violence and gore. If you want bloody then this is the movie for you. There are several scenes where people are stabbed, shot, there are eyes gouged, people are impaled, lots of screaming and horror. Different weapons are used like knives, axes, glass, ropes, saws.
One scene includes many firefighters being attacked and killed in brutal ways.
A man is smashed into a railing and his body parts are violently thrown about.
A woman is hung on a tree. Another character dies by suicide when being chased.
In short there are many dead bodies shown.
Some characters drink alcohol and use drugs.
Some characters wear low cut and tight costumes.
One scene shows a full naked body in a morgue that is quick.
Is Halloween Kills Appropriate For Kids Under 17?
Halloween Kills is a solid rated R movie. However, if your teens have seen other Halloween movies, then this one won’t necessarily put them over the edge. But I personally wouldn’t recommend it for kids or teens in general. You know your kids and what they can handle.
There are some scenes and images that will stick with kids for a long time. Michael Myers tortures his victims – physically and psychologically, and it’s hard to watch. Victims range from children to the elderly, and no one is excluded.
Is the movie any good? I’m not into slasher films. And Halloween Kills certainly didn’t rope me into this genre and make me a fan. The story is weak and violence is used to replace anything note-worthy. But if you just need a distraction and trash entertainment, I totally get that. I’d much rather watch a ridiculous Hubie Halloween for some comedic relief.
