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Casper's Haunted Christmas

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A sweet and somewhat sophisticated holiday tale.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Casper promotes the idea of judging individuals based on their inner qualities rather than their outward appearance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Casper's three nasty uncles are subjected to quite a bit of cartoonish violence at the story's climax, getting hit, bitten, and blown up.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    This is part of the Casper video franchise. Luckily, it's one of the better ones.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Casper's Haunted Christmas

Parents need to know that the computer animation is pleasing to look at, and character voices are appealing. Songs include Casper's famous tune (sung by Randy Travis), Christmas standards, and an enjoyable new song about friendship. According to tradition, there's always a moment in which Casper is convinced that nobody likes him. In another scene, Casper's new friend Holly has a fight with Casper's rude look-alike cousin Spooky, believing that he's Casper. Casper is threatened with being banished to "The Dark," a sort of ghost purgatory. Kibosh, the Supreme Ghost, may frighten sensitive viewers with his sharp teeth and scowling face. Casper makes a half-hearted attempt to scare a child, although he quickly realizes the error of his ways. Stories about ghosts could lead kids to ask questions about death and the afterlife. Parents should be prepared for these questions. The ideal age group for the friendly ghost's adventures is grade-school kids. Kids with a yen for Casper will have a lot of fun. Older kids probably prefer more complex animated heroes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Casper's quandry. Is it better to fulfill others' expectations for you or to follow your heart?
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