Buffy the Vampire Slayer (PG-13, 1992)
common sense media says
Flippant horror comedy that birthed the TV show.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this forerunner of the classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series has a much different, less serious flavor (and a different cast) than the program. There is mild swearing and verbal sexual innuendo. Though violence is frequent, it's also cartoon-like and almost entirely bloodless, even when people are killed and vampires are being speared or, in one case, deprived of an arm. Except for supernatural mentors (master vampires and vampire-hunters) adults appear either idiotic or inconsequential, and a man in his 50s is considered disgustingly old.
Violence:
Many, many vampires get skewered on stakes, but blood (ironically) is rare, even when one of the undead has his arm torn off. Martial arts-style kicking and punching, reckless motorcycling and driving stunts. One vampire singed with a flame-thrower-like burst of ignited hairspray.
Sex:
Push-up bras and corsets, some skimpy clothing. Male students say they would enjoy sex with the heroine, without going into much detail (except for praising Buffy's "yobbles," apparently a euphemism for breasts).
Language:
Prominent use of "bitch," "ass," and the s-word uttered once.
Consumerism:
Buffy's superior "fashion sense" is a strong component of the plot, and there's a natural tie-in to the TV series and comics spin-offs.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Mainly one gag monologue in which a pompous school administrator, suspecting Buffy of abusing drugs, speaks fondly of his 1960s narcotics experimentation and LSD trips.
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MyBukkake
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
Trash I tell you.
No one of an age should view this piece of garbage.
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jenniferlovesbuffy
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Its a great movie and you should watch the tv show
this film is a great family movie for 12 and teens as it only has one rude scene with a sausauge
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lilmissfrankie
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
for tweens and up
ha this was so funny
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taco22
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Show Is Better
OK, but the show is better.
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HI67
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
good for teens
Funny, but violent. It was good.
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Windigo
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
It practically makes fun of itself
Nothing like the TV series, but if you are into movies that are so bad there good then this is the movie for you.
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gir8
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Great show, but not a great movie
I think that Buffy the Vampire slayer is a great show, but not a great movie.
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Julia from Sweden
adult
adult
crappy + buffy is if possible even more rude than on the show. not witty.
Watch the show instead. It may seem boring the first episode, but it gets better.
The movie is impossible to watch. + buffy is stupid and her rude remarks aren't even funny in this "version", the way they are on the show. I can't say that the tv show is better than the movie, because they are not comparable.
Script is different, not the same sense of humor, not the same actors (which makes sense apart from the role of Buffy).
I'm a huge fan of the show but I couldn't even get through this. It was so boring and slow I had to stop watching. But don't worry, you don't have to see this film to fully understand and enjoy the tv show.
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