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Eight Legged Freaks
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Straight-out scarefest.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Eight Legged Freaks
Parents need to know that despite the smart-alecky title, this movie is not a comedy. It's a straight-out scarefest, and right up to the farthest edges of the PG-13 rating, with very explicit and gross violence and a lot of jump-out-at-you surprises. Characters are killed and eaten. In addition, a character chain-smokes, and there's some alcohol and some strong language. There's a reference to a teen pregnancy and to adultery. A teen girl is extremely clear about not being ready to have sex, despite pressure from a boy she likes very much, but parents may be concerned about her use of a stun gun to make her point. The female characters are tough and brave. One of the main characters is black, and although he's portrayed as a little paranoid and crazy, he's also brave and loyal.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
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Funny and scary, great combo
I completely disagree with the review for this. I thought it was hilarious and didn't take itself seriously at all. It's a fun little movie if you want a jump-out-of-your-seat-then-laugh scare. I enjoyed it, just don't think it's real or anything. Those with spider phobias may not want to watch though!
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