It is THE BEST horror movie of all time. shows a woman's breast,and sex. nearly no blood but terrifying.
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Halloween
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
First Michael Myers slasher fest isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Under
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What Parents Need to Know
About Halloween
Parents need to know that, while the blood and gore are left to your imagination in this horror classic, there are numerous stabbings and slayings. And most (though not all) of the victims seem to be sexually active teenagers.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes the movie so scary, especially because it doesn't fall back on using gore-makeup effects or fancy, swooping digital camera angles. Parents might point out that director Carpenter pays tribute to the science-fiction classic The Thing (1951), which took a similar straightforward approach to a homicidal space monster (and somehow avoided sex-minded teenagers and curse words in the process).
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Michael Myers
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Waaaaay Toooo Scary!!!!!!!!!!
I can tell you right now, don't watch this movie. It's so scary, I watched it a month ago and I'm still having nighmares. This is so scary. Just spooky, to much horror in it. Michael Myers creeps up on everyone, and kills 'em. It's just soo scary. You'll never get his face out of you face at night!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Michael Myers the famous killer
Of course the famous Michael Myers isn't the best role model, he kills people. But really isn't show you it, they leave it to your imagination. Sex is limited, it shows one couple in bed (two teens). Beer,smoking,and drugs aren't seen to much.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
classic slasher film that is great for its time content among the violence and sex isn't that bad, but something to look out for when watching it with children.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Good for kids 12 and up
well there isn't much visual violence, but if u have a good imangination it could be scary. The worst part of the movie is sex. There are two somewhat explict sex scenes but there is underage smoking too.
Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
good, but slow in pace
This is one of the first slasher movies, I got it for my 11th b-day so, I watched it, accepted it's slow pace, with too many people scenes, and not enough Michael scenes, and I found it to be very, very enjoyable.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
The best of the best
This could possibly be the best horror film ever made, it is so creepy and the autumn atmosphere pulls you in. There is surprisingly not much violence for a slasher film, but there is some stabbings and a little blood. However, there is a lot of sex and nudity, and teens smoke a joint in one scene. Overall, very good!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Not nearly as explicit as modern horror films, but an extremely stupid movie nonetheless.
This site ripped on this movie just because it was a slasher, but it's really not very explicit at all. The violence is the strongest factor, with occasional implicit killings that never even show blood. Sex is not an issue. One scene shows breasts, and another scene shows two people in bed. That's it. The language is even tamer, with only an occasional s-word or b-word. Some brief drinking, as well. It's appropriate for most teens, but that doesn't save it from bad acting, uninspired writing, and a boring backstory (or lack thereof). Someone must enjoy this movie, what with all the sequels and idolization of Michael Myres, but it really doesn't deserve all that attention. It's just a sad little slasher flick in a world where there's so much better.
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Brutal Violence is not for kids. Horrifing
Scariest movie ever. definitely NOT for kids
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Classic Slasher Flick
One of the greatest horror films of all time. Most of the violence is only implied, but it's still very frightening. A great film.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Ok, this movie is not for kids. Plain and simple. My sister, who is two years older than I am, was scared by this. However, if you can stand the utterly gut-wrenching suspense, you get a very good horror film. One which downplays the gore while playing up the psychological and suspenseful aspects. With a powerhouse performance by Donald Plesance and an atmosphere that cannot be replicated, "Halloween" is above most other slasher films. One thing that always struck me was the attitude of the now-famous antogonist, Michael Meyers. The way he walks and moves with an almost machine-like determination is genuinley creepy and very memorable. You've got Jamie Lee Curtis, who would be a rare find today. What's that? She's attractive, AND she can act!?!?!? *GASP!* And of course, there's that theme. That undeniably eerie chordal progression that can make the sequel to the remake look good. I don' think I need to say more. "Halloween" is a great horror film, fantastic to watch on its namesake day.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
I really liked the movie a bit viloent though
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for all ages.
LOVE IT
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Great movie. This is Similar to "Psycho".
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
This movie is good, but really scary. It is not ok for younger kids. I first saw it when I was 13.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Halloween is a great slasher film. It's one of the best ever! What keeps me from giving this movie a perfect score is the lack of blood in the death scenes. Still, the film is really good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
problably the best movie in horror movie history
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
Really good movie for 15 year olds!
This movie is really good for mature teenagers that are 15 or older. It contains violence but the volence is not brutal and you see minimal blood.There is violence such as as girl getting stabbed with a kitchen knife but you do not see most of it and it and you do see the aftermath of her on the ground with some blood on her breasts and he chest area. A man slits a girls throat in her car. Most of it is seen through a fogged window of the car and you can't see that much. A teenage boy is stabbed in the stomach and is left hanging there on the door. The killer strangles a girl with a telephone cord. The killer is shot 6 times and falls off a balcony. When they look again,he is gone.There is more eerie music then violence.The is sexual content. At the beginning of the film,the killer walks into the room,and we see the woman topless but we first see the sides of one of her breasts and the killer stabs her a couple of times and she falls to the ground and you see her breasts completely for a few seconds. A teenager is seen only in her panties but you don't see her breasts because she is in the opposite direction of the camera and it is seen from outside. A couple is seen having sex but the are under the blankets but it is still explicit. You then see the woman topless after they had sex and they are probably seen for 10 to 15 seconds when the killer is strangling her. There are some sexual refrences. There is some mild langauge such as the S word,the GD word,and the A-Hole word. There is some drug content such as two girls smoking marijuana. Good movie for 15 or 16 years old.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
A True Classic
Not for kids, but I think anyone 15 and up can see it. It's very tame in the blood and gore department, especially compared to today's stuff, but big on chills. It's definately a classic. If you like horror movies, don't just see it. BUY it!! I did, and it was the most worthwhile movie purchase I've ever made!!!!
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| 60% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 60% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 40% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 40% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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