To Die For (R, 1995)
common sense media says
Brilliant, satirical and dark; not for kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this film is suitable only for older teenagers. The movie plays on a number of sexual and ethnic stereotypes and situations that require either parental guidance or an extraordinary sophistication in recognizing social and movie satire. There are a number of violent and sexually explicit scenes. An older woman seduces a teen with the intent of having him murder her husband. A man is killed while begging for his life. Teens verbally abuse each other. Drugs and alcohol are used without consequence. Parents should also know that although the film's treatment of sexual and violent situations is generally muted, a younger teenager is likely to miss the satiric thrust of the movie and remember the scenes of cruelty and psychological abuse.
Violence:
A man is murdered while begging for his life.
Sex:
A young man is sexually initiated by an older female authority figure. Sex is mentioned and shown without nudity.
Language:
Very strong profanity, most of it uttered by teenagers.
Consumerism:
Some, generally muted and in the background. USA Today, Coca Cola, the rock band Whitesnake.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Pot smoking, several allusions to drinking and drug use by teenage characters.
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